Begins path to observe Bluestar anniv

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, June 4

The SGPC has initiated an “akhand path” for the commemoration of Operation Bluestar anniversary and Parkash Purb of Guru Hargobind Sahib at Akal Takht today. Both occasions fall on June 6.

SGPC chief Gobind Singh Longowal appealed to the devotees to refrain from gathering in large numbers inside the Golden Temple complex, keeping in view the social distancing norm.

Longowal said the bhog of “akhand path” would be held as per maryada, but in a subdued manner. “I appeal to the devotees to stay at their homes and recite path and perform ardas to commemorate both the occasions so as to avoid crowding at the Golden Temple complex,” he said.

SGPC chief secretary Dr Roop Singh said Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh would deliver his address as per the precedence after the bhog ceremony.

Meanwhile, the police have deputed additional force around the shrine and put up barricades to restrict the movement of people in the area.