Special arrangements for devotees at airport

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, July 1

In view of the annual fair at Gurdwara Santsar situated in its vicinity on Tuesday, special arrangements have been made for devotees at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport. The death anniversary of Baba Jawand Singh will be observed on Tuesday at the Sikh shrine on the airport premises.

Manoj Chansoria, airport director, said passengers departing from the airport had been requested to reach at least three hours in advance to avoid any inconvenience. He said they had also been advised to contact their airlines concerned in case of any assistance.

In addition, the airport authorities said vehicular traffic would also be reorganised to facilitate the movement of devotees. The shrine was set up about 69 years ago when the airport was under the control of the Indian Air Force.

The gurdwara is run by a committee. Unlike previous years, devotees are no longer required to cross the operational area and runway to pay obeisance at the shrine.

Passengers asked to reach in advance

Manoj Chansoria, airport director, said passengers departing from the airport had been requested to reach at least three hours in advance to avoid any inconvenience.