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Terror fear keeps Sikh pilgrims off Baisakhi celebrations in Pak
Lahore: The recent spate of terror
attacks in Pakistan has triggered fear among Sikhs pilgrims, which was evident
from the sharp decline in the number of people arriving at the Wagah border ahead
of the Baisakhi festival. Unlike previous years when almost three to four thousand
Sikh pilgrims used to visit the Panja Sahib Gurdwara in Hasanabdal, and the Nankana
Sahib to celebrate the Baisakhi festival, only 284 people reached Wagah station
by the two special trains, The News reported. Though the Indian Government has
not issued any traveling restrictions, pilgrims fear they could be targeted by
terrorists. "Some hidden elements want to disrupt peace between India and Pakistan.
Our government has urged pilgrims to visit Pakistan without any fear," said a
pilgrim, Baljit Singh. "Indian pilgrims are afraid of the situation in Pakistan
and that is why few of them have come to attend the festival," said another pilgrim
Hirdit Singh. Heavy security arrangements were made to receive the Indian pilgrims
at the Wagah station. Rangers were seen patrolling in the border area and CCTV
cameras and metal detectors have also been installed at important locations to
keep a watch on any suspicious activity.
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