Notably, round 2100 individuals have been cleared by the Union Dwelling Ministry to go to Pakistan for the event. Islamabad had issued journey paperwork for roughly the identical variety of guests.
As many as 14 individuals have been denied entry into Pakistan on the Attari-Wagah border, the place pilgrims had arrived to have fun the 556th start anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Pakistani immigration officers allegedly turned them again, citing their Hindu religion.
Among the many 14 people, seven are stated to be residents of Delhi and the remaining seven from Lucknow. In line with studies, the group had paid Rs 13,000 every as a part of a bus fare package deal organized for the go to. The quantity was reportedly not refunded after their entry was refused.
2100 names cleared by Dwelling Ministry to go to Pakistan
Notably, round 2100 individuals have been cleared by the Union Dwelling Ministry to go to Pakistan for the event. Islamabad had issued journey paperwork for roughly the identical variety of guests.
An estimated 1,900 pilgrims efficiently crossed into Pakistan by way of the Wagah border on Tuesday. This was the primary event since Operation Sindoor when people-to-people contact between the 2 international locations came about.
Akal Takht Jathedar leads Sikh delegation to Pakistan
Performing Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, is main a Sikh delegation to Pakistan for the Gurpurab celebrations. He crossed into Pakistan on November 4. The primary occasion will happen later immediately at Gurdwara Janamasthan, positioned about 80 km from Lahore. Throughout their 10-day go to, the Indian Sikh pilgrims can even pay homage at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, Gurdwara Sacha Sauda in Farooqabad and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur.
Punjab CM Mann seeks reopening of Kartarpur hall
In the meantime, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has urged the Centre to reopen the Kartarpur hall. He made this request to the federal government after paying obeisance on the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Guru Purab.
“What’s the use in the event that they reopen it when somebody writes to them.They need to reopen on their very own. Now cricket matches are additionally being performed with them (Pakistan). Devotees even return after 4-5 hours after paying obeisance on the Kartarpur Sahib. Due to this fact, the house ministry and exterior affairs ministry ought to reopen the Kartarpur hall,” he advised reporters.