51 Hindu yatris arrive on ten days visit

LAHORE, Nov 24 (APP):A delegation of 51 Hindu yatris, led by Sain Youdhishtar Lal, arrived here on Sunday through Wagah border on a 10-day visit.

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Dr Amir Ahmed, ETPB Additional Secretary Shrines Tariq Wazir Khan, Deputy Secretary Syed Faraz Abbas and ETPB spokesman welcomed them on their arrival.

The ETPB chairman also presented a bouquet and gifts to them.
Talking to media, Youdhishtar said that they had come to Pakistan with a message of friendship and brotherhood.

He said, “Steps taken by the Pakistan government for renovation of Mandirs (temples) are commendable.”

He said that they were thankful to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for opening Kartarpur Corridor, adding that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative had proved that he wanted peace in the region.

He said, “Every year more love and respect is given by the ETPB to the yatris.”

Additional Secretary Shrines Tariq Wazir Khan said the board had made all possible arrangements to facilitate them and to provide security during their visit.

The Hindu would perform their religious rituals in Mirpur Mathelo at Shadani Darbar and also visit Sukkur Sadhu Bela and Ghokti Mandir.