A report has revealed that Pakistan’s intelligence and security agencies are preparing to push anti-India narratives during the upcoming visits of Indian Sikh pilgrims to the country.

According to Khalsa Vox, social media chatter pointed to an inter-agency meeting on August 2 at Hotel Gulbarg in Lahore, attended by representatives from security agencies, the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), and the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC). Security officials reportedly proposed the use of anti-India banners and slogans at gurdwaras, but both the ETPB and PSGPC opposed the idea.

An ETPB Additional Secretary reportedly warned that politicizing pilgrimages could prompt India to suspend visits altogether, causing further losses to religious boards already struggling financially. The ETPB is said to have been losing nearly 70 million Pakistani rupees per month since the Kartarpur Corridor’s closure on May 8, compounded by the cancellation of two major Sikh pilgrimages.

Despite objections, reports suggest security agencies are planning seminars and interactions near pilgrims’ accommodations to push narratives such as alleged discrimination against Sikhs in India and targeting of gurdwaras. These claims are expected to be amplified on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok during the visit.

Analysts cited in the report suggest that Pakistan may attempt to exploit historical grievances and disinformation to influence Sikh diaspora communities. However, observers warn that linking religious pilgrimages with political propaganda risks damaging cultural ties and undermining the sanctity of faith-based exchanges.