846 Sikh Yatrees arrive

By Our Correspondent
June 09, 2024
Sikh pilgrims cross into Pakistan from India at the Wagah border crossing under the leadership of Sardar Gurbachan Singh to participate in the Yatri celebrations in this image released on June 8, 2024. — APP
Sikh pilgrims cross into Pakistan from India at the Wagah border crossing under the leadership of Sardar Gurbachan Singh to participate in the Yatri celebrations in this image released on June 8, 2024. — APP

LAHORE : Around 846 Sikh pilgrims from India led by Sardar Gurbachan Singh arrived here on Saturday via Wagah Border to participate in Jor Mela in commemoration of death of the fifth Guru Arjun Dev Ji.

Punjab Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora along with Additional Secretary Shrines Saifullah Khokhar welcomed the guests. Later, talking to the media, Punjab Minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora said that the Evacuee Trust Property Board has made elaborate arrangements for Sikh Yatrees arriving from India and around the world. He said Yatrees are being provided accommodation, security, medical care, travel, and all other necessary facilities.