Sikhs observe martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev

Jammu: Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev was observed in the city on Sunday. The main function was organised by the management committee of Gurdwara Guru Arjan Dev, Akhnoor Road, Domana, under the patronage of Sant Tejwant Singh, chairman, Sant Pura Dana Charitable Trust. A large number of devotees from all over Jammu attended the function. Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta was the chief guest on the occasion. He threw light on the life and history of the Sikh gurus. A prominent Sikh leader, TS Wazir, while addressing the gathering, said the gurus sacrificed their lives for safeguarding the rights of the oppressed. Meanwhile, an impressive kirtan darbar was organised at Gurdwara Baba Chanda Singh in Jain Bazar. Various religious hymns on gurus were recited. TNS

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