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49 Pakistani Sikhs to return via Atari-Wagah after special central govt approval
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:46 AM
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The central government has granted special permission for 49 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims to return home via the Atari-Wagah border, which had been closed following the Pahalgam terror attack.
The central government has issued a special directive allowing 49 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims to cross the Atari-Wagah border to return to their country. This decision comes at a time when the border crossing has remained closed in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
The move highlights a humanitarian exception to the current security protocols in place. While general traffic and movement across the border are suspended, authorities have prioritized the safe return of these specific individuals who were in India for religious purposes.
The pilgrims are scheduled to cross the border today, marking a rare instance of movement through this strategic checkpoint during the ongoing closure. The central administration has ensured that all necessary security arrangements are in place to facilitate this specific transit.
The move highlights a humanitarian exception to the current security protocols in place. While general traffic and movement across the border are suspended, authorities have prioritized the safe return of these specific individuals who were in India for religious purposes.
The pilgrims are scheduled to cross the border today, marking a rare instance of movement through this strategic checkpoint during the ongoing closure. The central administration has ensured that all necessary security arrangements are in place to facilitate this specific transit.