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Families claimed they had all the required documents, but Pakistan authorities cancelled their visas at the last moment
Top Indian government sources told CNN-News18 that the denial of entry to Hindu pilgrims by Pakistan is a matter of “serious diplomatic concern.” (Photo: News18)
Several Hindu pilgrims have expressed anger after Pakistan stopped them from crossing the Attari-Wagah border to visit Nankana Sahib on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary.
Families claimed they had all the required documents, but Pakistan authorities cancelled their visas at the last moment, allegedly stating that the gurdwaras were meant for Sikh devotees, not Hindus.
Amar Chand, a Hindu pilgrim whose family was among those stopped, told CNN-News18, “My seven family members’ visas got cancelled. After getting the visa, we reached the Wagah border and completed the immigration process. But once we boarded the bus, Pakistani security personnel asked us to deboard. They said gurdwaras are for Sikhs, not Hindu pilgrims, and finally cancelled our visas.”
He said that Pakistan wants to divide the people of India.
Amar Chand and his family, who had intended to visit Nankana Sahib — the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev — are now heading back to Delhi.
Another Hindu devotee, Ajay Kumar, who faced a similar experience, shared his ordeal with CNN-News18. “We had tried earlier also, but could not go to Nankana Sahib. All my documents and visa were cleared, but after seeing my passport, the Pakistani security said that I am a Hindu and cannot go there. Two Sikh pilgrims who were with me were allowed to go,” he said.
Calling the incident discriminatory, Kumar added, “Pakistan should be given a message that this type of treatment with Hindus is not acceptable. We just wanted to pay obeisance at Nankana Sahib and come back. This is a very wrong message by Pakistan. They issued us a visa first, then cancelled it. They did not prove to be true to their word.”
He demanded a retaliatory response from the Indian government.
Meanwhile, top Indian government sources told CNN-News18 that the denial of entry to Hindu pilgrims by Pakistan is a matter of “serious diplomatic concern.”
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
November 05, 2025, 13:48 IST
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