India asks Pakistan to stop promoting Punjab separatists |
Taking serious note of the official video released by the Pakistan government on Kartarpur Corridor that carries photos of Khalistani separatist leaders, including Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, India on Wednesday lodged a strong protest and asked Pakistan to refrain from attempts to promote separatists and ferment trouble. India also, while seeking permission for the visit of an advance team to assess the security assessment for both former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Punjab chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh who have Z-plus category security, categorically told Pakistan that no separatist elements should be seen with Indian dignitaries on the day of the inauguration. Sources said that despite requests, Pakistan has not allowed an advance team from New Delhi to travel to Kartarpur, but officials of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were on Wednesday given access to the site to make an assessment. Pakistan has, however, assured that it will take care of India`s sensitivities and the security of all pilgrims, Some 2,200 Sikh pilgrims arrived via Wagah border and they were received by senior officials of the Evacuee Trust Property Board. After their arrival the Sikh pilgrims left for Gurdwara Janamasthan Nanakana Sahib.
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