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49 Pakistani Sikh Pilgrims Return to India After Wagah Border Reopens
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:16 PM
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The Indian government granted special permission for 49 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims to cross the Attari‑Wagah border, which had been closed following the Pulgaam attack.
The Attari‑Wagah border, a key point for Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan, was shut after the Pulgaam terrorist attack that disrupted cross‑border movement. In a move aimed at restoring normalcy, the central government issued a special permit allowing 49 Pakistani Sikh devotees to return to India.
The pilgrims, who had been stranded at the border for weeks, were escorted through the checkpoint under heightened security. They were expected to visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, a site of immense religious significance.
Officials said the decision was taken after a thorough assessment of security protocols. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that all necessary measures were in place to ensure a safe passage for the returning devotees.
The return of these pilgrims is seen as a step toward easing tensions and reaffirming the shared cultural ties between the two nations, even as security concerns remain high.
The pilgrims, who had been stranded at the border for weeks, were escorted through the checkpoint under heightened security. They were expected to visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, a site of immense religious significance.
Officials said the decision was taken after a thorough assessment of security protocols. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that all necessary measures were in place to ensure a safe passage for the returning devotees.
The return of these pilgrims is seen as a step toward easing tensions and reaffirming the shared cultural ties between the two nations, even as security concerns remain high.