ISLAMABAD - Nearly five thousand Indian Sikh yatrees arrived at Lahore from India this afternoon via Wagah border.

They will participate in the death anniversary of the renowned Punjabi king and Sikh leader Maharaja Ranjeet Singh.

The Deputy Secretary Evacuee Trust Properties Board Imran Gondal and chairman All Pakistan Gurdawara Parbandhak Committee Tara Singh welcomed them warmly at the Lahore Railway station and the visitants were garlanded.

The Sikh yatrees will perform religious rites and worship at various Gurwaras of Punjab.