ISLAMABAD, (APP): Sikh pilgrims returned to India on Thursday after attending a ceremony marking the 177th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh empire at his mausoleum in Lahore.
Singh was a former Sikh ruler of the united Punjab region under British colonial rule, a private news channel reported.
Atleast 448 Sikh pilgrims returned to their country via a special train after a 10-day stay in Lahore.
On this occasion, Siddique Al Farooq said that unusual security was
provided to the Sikh pilgrims.
He also distributed CDs among the pilgrims on which their memorable moments were filmed.
The Sikh pilgrims also expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by the government.
National News
Sikh pilgrims attend Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death anniversary commemorations
