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Pakistani authorities denied entry to 12 Hindu pilgrims travelling with a Sikh Jatha for Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary, sparking controversy. The incident raises concerns over religious freedom and bilateral commitments between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan sends back 12 Hindu pilgrims who were part of the Sikh Jatha
UPDATED: Nov 5, 2025 11:57 IST
In a controversial move, Pakistani authorities on Wednesday sent back 12 Hindu pilgrims who had travelled as part of the Sikh Jatha to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The group of 1,932 devotees had crossed into Pakistan through the Attari–Wagah border on Monday for the annual pilgrimage. However, the 12 Hindu pilgrims were stopped at the immigration counters on the Pakistani side and denied entry, despite being initially cleared to cross over.
Speaking to India Today, Amer Chand, one of those turned back, said, “We were part of the Sikh Jatha and wanted to go for the pilgrimage, but we were sent back just because we are Hindus. The Pakistani official told us, ‘What will you do in this Jatha?’”
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Published By:
Sonali Verma
Published On:
Nov 5, 2025
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