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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Amritsar: A Sikh pilgrim who had embarked on a journey to Pakistan with a jatha to celebrate Vaisakhi met a heartbreaking end on Monday morning in Lahore. The deceased, identified as 67-year-old Jangir Singh from Ratta Khera village in Patiala, tragically passed away just before the Sikh jatha was scheduled to return home after completing a 10-day pilgrimage in the neighbouring country.
Details of the Incident
The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) authorities in Lahore took charge and ensured that Jangir Singh’s body was sent back along with the Sikh jatha. ETPB spokesperson Amir Hashmi revealed that Jangir Singh succumbed to a pulmonary arrest at around 4 am on Monday in Lahore. Hashmi expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, emphasizing that it was a natural death.
Condolences and Reflections
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the unpredictability of events, especially during moments of religious significance and communal celebration. The Sikh community mourns the loss of Jangir Singh and pays tribute to his spirit of devotion and pilgrimage.
As the Sikh jatha prepares to return to their homes in India, they carry with them not only memories of their Vaisakhi celebration in Pakistan but also the somber reminder of the fleeting nature of life. The journey of faith and community has been tinged with sorrow, yet the resilience and unity of the Sikh pilgrims shine through in the face of adversity.
May Jangir Singh rest in peace, his soul forever intertwined with the sacred bonds of faith and pilgrimage that transcend borders and boundaries.
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