Sindoor finds a way across border as 150 Pakistan brides arrive for weddings
Pakistani brides arrived in India through special air travel arrangements. These journeys facilitated marriages after land borders remained closed for a long time. Many families accompanied the brides, returning within the allowed visa period. The Shadaani Darbar in Sindh played a crucial role in enabling these marriages. Around 300 more girls are currently awaiting similar opportunities to marry.
Nagpur witnessed a unique spectacle last year as 150 Pakistani brides found a way to celebrate their weddings in Indian cities. The closure of the Wagah-Attari border following Operation Sindoor had initially dampened hopes for the planned unions. However, a special relaxation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, coupled with the support of a revered shrine in Sindh, enabled these brides to journey to India.
Pakistani relatives accompanied the brides, but were required to return within a set timeframe, keeping the ceremonies relatively low-profile. The brides arrived in India from various countries, including Muscat, Colombo, Dhaka, Dubai, and Qatar, with their loved ones in tow. Inkesh Jashnani, among the newlyweds, expressed his desire for the borders to open, hoping to reunite with his bride Aarti.
Similarly, Sanjay Kalani and Sanjana found solace after their respective journeys, now settled in Nagpur. Over 300 brides still await their turn to tie the knot in India, with the revered Shadaani Darbar in Sindh playing a pivotal role in advocating for these brides.
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