Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India, around 40 Hindu pilgrims who had come from the Indian state of Gujarat to perform religious rituals in Pakistan have now returned home with heavy hearts.
The pilgrims, who were staying at Karachi's Maheshwari Jamaat Khana, expressed deep sorrow as they departed. Many of them shared emotional messages, saying, "Our heart is in Pakistan," and prayed fervently for peace between the two neighbouring countries. They urged that there should be no war and hoped for improved relations.
Due to the deteriorating situation, the pilgrims will be unable to participate in the central religious festival scheduled for April 30 in Badin. Their faces reflected the pain of separation, not just from their fellow devotees but also from the warmth and hospitality they experienced during their stay in Pakistan.
Despite the premature end to their pilgrimage, the visitors praised Pakistan's generous welcome. They said the love and kindness they received here would remain etched in their memories forever.
As they left for India via the Wagah Border, the Hindu pilgrims offered prayers for lasting peace between Pakistan and India, emphasizing that people-to-people ties must not fall victim to political tensions.
