A group of 205 Sikh pilgrims will be going to Pakistan to attend the congregation for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary.
The 'jatha' (group) of Sikh pilgrims will reportedly be leaving for Pakistan on June 21. They are also supposed to visit gurdwaras in the neighbouring country.
According to the reports, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said it has received visas for 205 pilgrims for going to Pakistan and the 'jatha' will leave for Pakistan on June 21.
Reportedly, SGPC secretary Partap Singh has told the media that the passports of 276 pilgrims were sent for obtaining visas for attending the congregation at Gurdwara Dehra Sahib in Lahore, and for visiting other Sikh shrines in Pakistan.
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Out of which, 205 pilgrims received the visas, Singh in a statement.
Singh also informed that the Sikh 'jatha', after visiting various Gurdwara Sahibs, will participate in the congregation to be held at Gurdwara Dehra Sahib Lahore on June 29. They will return to India on June 30, reportedly.
