Pakistan, July 1 -- The religious ceremonies marking the 187th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh concluded on Tuesday under the auspices of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), as Sikh pilgrims departed for India after completing a 10-day pilgrimage in Pakistan.

The pilgrims were seen off at the Wagah Border by ETPB Secretary Nasir Mushtaq accompanied by President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, committee members and Deputy Secretary Shrines Faraz Abbas.

Speaking before their departure, the Sikh pilgrims expressed gratitude to the government of Pakistan, the ETPB and the PSGPC for love, respect, religious freedom and warm hospitality extended to them during their stay. ...