{
  "id": 9266744,
  "title": "Sikhs demand India reopen Kartarpur Corridor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/sikhs-demand-india-reopen-kartarpur-corridor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T04:11:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031927/sikhs-demand-india-reopen-kartarpur-corridor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kartarpur, Sikh pilgrims gathered for the 487th death anniversary of Guru Nanak, expressing their discontent over India's closure of the Kartarpur Corridor. The participants argued that the closure was an infringement on the Sikh community's religious freedoms. They urged the Indian government to swiftly reopen the corridor. This protest occurred during the three-day celebrations at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Shakargarh tehsil, which came to an end on Tuesday. The celebrations drew a large number of Sikh pilgrims, comprising men, women, and children, from Pakistan and various parts of the world. The attendees partook in religious rituals, paid their respects at the Gurdwara's Samadhi, laid a chadar, and engaged in various religious rites. They traversed through the Nagar Kirtan procession, paid visits to the Pakistan-India Zero Line, the sacred well, and other significant sites, including the library, museum, and Khet Sahib. The pilgrims were well-received by the Project Management Unit (PMU) Kartarpur, represented by Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, Sardar Inderjit Singh, and other government officials. Throughout the festivities, Sikh pilgrims were provided with meals, fruit, beverages, and tea at Baba Guru Nanak's Langar hall. The closing ceremony included special prayers for Pakistan's security, peace, and communal harmony, delivered by Sardar Gobind Singh, the head Gyani of the gurdwara. During the three-day events, unauthorized individuals were barred from entering Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, and CCTV cameras were installed to monitor the proceedings. Upon the conclusion of the festivities, the Sikh pilgrims returned to their respective homes.",
  "summary": "NAROWAL: The Sikh pilgrims from across the globe, participating in the 487th death anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, lodged a strong protest against India’s closure of the Kartarpur Corridor. The pilgrims stated that by closing the Kartarpur Corridor, India was depriving the Sikh community of its religious freedom. The pilgrims demanded that the Indian government immediately reopen the corridor.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sikh pilgrims demand reopening of Kartarpur Corridor.",
    "Protest held during 487th Guru Nanak anniversary celebrations.",
    "Indian government urged to restore access to the corridor."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The closure of the Kartarpur Corridor has sparked concerns among Sikhs that their religious freedoms are being curtailed, piling pressure on the Indian government to reconsider its stance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}