Established in the mid‑1800s (circa 1874), this gurdwara marked the 2nd Sikh place of worship in Northeast India, rooted in Sikh migrants to Meghalaya
Located in Them Iew Mawlong (locally called Punjabi Lane), the area is home to about 340 Sikh families. The gurdwara remains a central hub of religious and cultural life
In 2024–2025, plans surfaced under a “beautification” and urban redevelopment scheme to relocate the Sikh community and demolish the shrine and residential houses. This sparked substantial protest from Sikh organizations
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Global Sikh Council (GSC), and other Sikh associations appealed to state and central leaders—including Meghalaya’s Governor and India’s PM—to save the historic gurdwara
As of mid‑2025, demolition was under legal review, with preservation still under negotiation between stakeholders
