Large Gathering Marks 42nd Anniversary Of Operation Blue Star At Akal Takht
Amritsar: A large number of devotees gathered at Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the Golden Temple complex on Friday to mark the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Elaborate security arrangements were put in place across the shrine complex, with Punjab Police and security personnel deployed at key locations.
Every visitor entering the premises was subjected to thorough security checks as religious ceremonies and commemorative events were held in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of June 1984.
During the bhog ceremony at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, members of some Sikh organisations raised slogans and brandished swords, but the atmosphere remained peaceful as large numbers of devotees arrived to pay their respects.
Ahead of the ceremony, some participants were seen carrying posters of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and raising slogans in his support. Representatives of various Sikh organisations, including Tarna Dal, Waris Punjab De and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), participated in the commemorative events.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann said the Sikh community should work together to address issues concerning the Panth. "This is the time for the Sikh community to unite and work towards resolving its issues. Today, the focus should be on unity and brotherhood," he said.
Mann also commented on contemporary Panthic issues and urged religious institutions and organisations to work collectively in the larger interest of the community.
Every visitor entering the premises was subjected to thorough security checks as religious ceremonies and commemorative events were held in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of June 1984.
During the bhog ceremony at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, members of some Sikh organisations raised slogans and brandished swords, but the atmosphere remained peaceful as large numbers of devotees arrived to pay their respects.
Ahead of the ceremony, some participants were seen carrying posters of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and raising slogans in his support. Representatives of various Sikh organisations, including Tarna Dal, Waris Punjab De and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), participated in the commemorative events.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann said the Sikh community should work together to address issues concerning the Panth. "This is the time for the Sikh community to unite and work towards resolving its issues. Today, the focus should be on unity and brotherhood," he said.
Mann also commented on contemporary Panthic issues and urged religious institutions and organisations to work collectively in the larger interest of the community.