Through this meeting, Pulkit brings to light the story of one man’s courage to stay behind when everyone else left.
Indian travel vlogger Pulkit Chaudhary has shared a heart-touching video from Afghanistan featuring Harjeet Singh, a man believed to be the last remaining Sikh in the war-torn country. The video captures an emotional encounter that highlights faith, identity, and survival in one of the most difficult places for minorities.
Once home to thousands of Sikhs, Afghanistan’s Sikh community has nearly disappeared due to decades of conflict and persecution. Through this meeting, Pulkit brings to light the story of one man’s courage to stay behind when everyone else left.
Pulkit met Harjeet Singh in the city of Ghazni during his travels across Afghanistan. In his video titled “Alone but Unbroken – The Last Sikh in Afghanistan,” he documents their heartfelt interaction. At first, Harjeet hesitated to appear on camera out of fear for his safety.
Pulkit later shared in the comments, “When I first met him, he refused to let me record anything. He was scared — maybe because of everything he had seen in his life, living alone as the last Sikh in Afghanistan. But after he checked my Indian documents and realized that I truly came from India, he smiled and said, ‘You can record. The world should know my story.’”
When Pulkit asked how long he had lived there, Harjeet replied, “Meri toh paidaish yahi ki hai. Sultan Mehmood ke time se.” He explained that only two Sikhs remain in Afghanistan — himself and another person who is currently in India.
He said the decline of the Sikh population began between 2016 and 2018 as families left because of insecurity and lack of opportunities. However, Harjeet said he continues to live peacefully. “Taliban se koi mushkil nahi hai (I have no problem with Taliban),” he said calmly.
Despite living in isolation, Harjeet’s kindness stood out. At the end of their meeting, he even offered to help Pulkit, showing his warmth and hospitality.
In the video’s caption, Pulkit wrote, “In this emotional and eye-opening documentary, I travel deep into Afghanistan to meet the last remaining Sikh man still living there. Once home to thousands of Sikhs, Afghanistan’s Sikh community has almost vanished due to decades of war, persecution, and migration. But one man — brave, humble, and full of faith — still chooses to stay. His story isn’t just about religion — it’s about courage, loneliness, and hope.”
Meanwhile, in New Delhi, representatives of the Afghan Sikh and Hindu communities recently met Taliban Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The minister assured them that property rights and religious sites of minorities would be protected. He also invited Sikh and Hindu leaders from India to assist in the restoration of historic gurdwaras and temples in Afghanistan.
Many Sikhs had fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021, but Harjeet’s story serves as a rare reminder of resilience and devotion.
