New Delhi, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India’s decision to facilitate the return of Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan through the Wagah border has been described as a humanitarian gesture reflecting the country’s respect for the Sikh faith and its global community.
A report published by Khalsa Vox said the assistance went beyond routine travel arrangements and demonstrated India’s recognition of the religious and cultural ties connecting Sikhs across the world.
The Pakistani Sikh pilgrims had planned to visit historic Sikh shrines in India and meet relatives and acquaintances. They initially sought permission to enter through the Attari border, which would have made their journey shorter and less expensive.
However, after Pakistan refused to allow them to use that route, the pilgrims had to consider a longer and costlier journey through several countries. They reportedly arranged tickets worth lakhs of rupees, but the Pakistani government barred them from travelling just minutes before their scheduled departure.
Although they were subsequently allowed to visit India, the Attari border remained closed to them. The report said the Indian government later opened the Wagah border to facilitate their return to Pakistan, describing the move as an example of humanitarian consideration.
The pilgrims reportedly expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, saying that the assistance and arrangements they had expected from their own government had instead come from India.
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