After Operation Sindoor, the first Sikh Jatha on Tuesday departed for Attari to cross into Pakistan for the celebrations of Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurdwara Janamsthan in Nankana Sahib.

The Gurpurb falls on November 5.

This year, the Central government has permitted only Indian citizens to be part of the Jatha. Earlier, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) were also allowed to join the pilgrimage.

Confirming the development, Palwinder Singh, in charge of the Yatra Vibhag of the SGPC, said he was unaware of the reasons behind the government’s decision.

Over 2,000 members of the Sikh Jatha would cross the Attari border to pay obeisance at historic gurdwaras in Lahore and Nankana Sahib.

The pilgrims would return to India on November 13 after completing their spiritual journey.

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