A 67-year-old Indian Sikh pilgrim passes away in Lahore on Monday due to cardiac arrest, as confirmed by a Pakistani official.
The pilgrim, identified as Sardar Jangir Singh, hailing from Patiala, India, was part of a group of 2,400 Indian Sikh pilgrims who arrived in Lahore via the Wagah Border on April 13 to participate in the Baisakhi festival. According to Evacuee Trust Property Board spokesperson Amir Hashmi, the pilgrims had been scheduled to depart for their homeland on Monday.
Sardar Jangir Singh, 67, son of Jarnail Singh, suffered a heart attack during his stay at Gurdawara Dera Sahib Lahore, resulting in cardiopulmonary arrest,” Hashmi informed PTI. “He was promptly transferred to Mayo Hospital Lahore, where medical professionals declared him deceased upon arrival.
Subsequently, the body of Sardar Jangir Singh was handed over to Indian security forces at the Wagah border, Hashmi added.
At the Wagah border, the send-off was attended by Pradhan Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Punjab Minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, PSGPC members, and ETPB officers.
“We are always ready to welcome guests from the neighboring country,” stated Mr. Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora.
During their 10-day visit, the Indian Sikh pilgrims participated in the main festival at Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hassanabdal. Additionally, they visited other significant religious sites, including Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Sacha Sauda Sheikhupura, Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Gurdwara Rori Sahib Gujranwala, and Gurdwara Dera Sahib Lahore.
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