Punjab CM calls for foolproof arrangements for pilgrims during ‘Shaheedi Sabha’

The annual martyrdom congregation in memory of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh – the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh – and their grandmother Mata Gujri will begin at Fatehgarh Sahib on December 25 and continue till December 27.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday asked officials to ensure foolproof arrangements for pilgrims during the ‘Shaheedi Sabha’ at Fatehgarh Sahib, in which in lakhs of devotees pay homage to the sacrifice of the younger sons of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

Chairing a meeting of the concerned officials, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said around 50 lakh devotees are expected for the ‘Shaheedi Sabha’ for whom foolproof arrangements should be made, according to an official statement.

The annual martyrdom congregation in memory of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh – the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh – and their grandmother Mata Gujri will begin at Fatehgarh Sahib on December 25 and continue till December 27.

Chairing a meeting of the concerned officials, Mann said around 50 lakh devotees are expected for the ‘Shaheedi Sabha’ for whom foolproof arrangements should be made, according to an official statement.Major focus should also be laid on their security along with the cleanliness of the holy city of Fatehgarh Sahib, where Zorawar Singh, Fateh Singh and Mata Gujri attained martyrdom, Mann said.

The state government has already allotted funds for repairing the roads in Fatehgarh Sahib, and the work should be completed in a time-bound manner, Mann told the officials.The chief minister said that in view of the heavy influx of devotees, the entire district should be divided into sectors with top police and civil officers supervising each one of them, according to the statement.