Pakistan's unprecedented security measures for Sikh pilgrims at Guru Nanak's 555th birth anniversary

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None : Security personnel manning the naka's laid around Gurdwara Janamasthan , Nankana Sahib Pakistanbr>/p>AMRITSAR: s to have implemented unprecedented security arrangements for the thousands of Sikh devotees, including Jathas from India, who have gathered at Nankana. Sahibto celebrate the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev to ensure their safety and avert any potential mishaps especially in light of Ind ia's refusal to send its kabaddi and cricket teams to Pakistan due to security concerns made the protection of Indian pilgrims a matter of paramount The Times of India spoke with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Nankana Sahib Muhammad Tasleem Akhtar Rao. who provided details on the extensive security arrangements made for the visiting Sikh pilgrims, including those arriving from India, to celebrate the festival. 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev./p>p>Tasleem said that they are expecting around 60,000 Sikh pilgrims from across the world and have impl We have deployed 3,000 security personnel and an additional 700 staff members including petty officers to ensure their safety. aramedical staff etc. in Nankana Sahib to ensure the visiting pilgrims face no problems and return with positive memories of Pakistan Notably India has denied permission to send its cricket team to participate in the Champions Trophy and to the Kabaddi team to travel to Pakistan. stan for kabaddi matches to be played in Kartarpur Lahore and Bahawalpur from November 19/p>p>When asked about specific threats during the The Nankana Sahib DC said in calculated words: "There is no particular direct threat but we must be prepared for any eventuality given t he scale of this major event” adding that Indian Jathas would be brought under security cover to Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib. The Nankana Sahib administration has declared a public holiday on November 15 to mark the birth anniversary of Baba Nanak. em also mentioned that they have made efforts to beautify the city by decorating key areas, carrying out patchwork on roads and enhancing lighting. ll to ensure that the city of Baba Nanak presents a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for pilgrims. various organizations including Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Bhai Mardana Yadgiri Kirtan Darbar Society etc. and 106 Sikh pili On Thursday grms from other countries crossed the international border from Attari to Pakistan./p>p>The Indian followers of Baba Nanak were received by The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and the Pak Punjab Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora at the Inter- Ramesh said that Pakistan has made comprehensive arrangements including security arrangements for the visiting Sikh pilgrims. Ho will travel to Nankana Sahib Farooqabad Sheikhupura Hasan Abdal Kartarpur Eminabad and Lahore. , and this time too the pilgrims will receive a warm and heartfelt welcome," he said. eloping a 20-year master plan for Nankana Sahib to ensure the best possible accommodation and facilities for pilgrims from around the world. p>

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Summary : Security personnel manning the naka's laid around Gurdwara Janamasthan , Nankana Sahib Pakistanbr>/p>AMRITSAR: s to have implemented unprecedented security arrangements for the thousands of Sikh devot