ATTOCK – Attock Police have devised a comprehensive security plan in connection with the arrival of Sikh pilgrims for the Baisakhi Mela 2026 at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal, ensuring foolproof security arrangements. Around 6,000 Sikh pilgrims from across the country and abroad are arriving to participate in the religious festivities and perform their sacred rituals at the historic gurdwara.
To provide complete security to all pilgrims, fresh and fully equipped police contingents have been deployed at various locations. Under the supervision of Attock DPO Sardar Moarhan Khan, more than 1,200 police officers and personnel have been assigned security duties.
Comprehensive Security Deployment
The deployment includes eight DSPs, 18 inspectors, SHOs, 115 ASIs and sub-inspectors, head constables, 810 constables, 65 lady constables, along with reserve duty staff. Additionally, 18 sections of Elite Commandos will also perform security duties.
The DPO said that the protection of religious sites and their followers is the police’s foremost priority, adding that no miscreant will be allowed to disturb law and order.
Pilgrims Arrive at Gurdwara Sacha Sauda
Earlier, Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries visited Gurdwara Sacha Sauda in Farooqabad, where they performed their religious rituals. The main Vaisakhi ceremony will be held at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal on Tuesday.
Baisakhi Mela Significance
Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar, marking the harvest season and the founding of the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Gurdwara Panja Sahib holds special significance as it commemorates the spot where Guru Nanak is said to have left his handprint on a boulder.
The arrival of thousands of pilgrims from across Pakistan and abroad reflects the continuing religious and cultural ties between Sikh communities in different countries. The event also highlights Pakistan’s commitment to protecting the religious freedoms of its minority communities.
Analysis: Ensuring Safety for Religious Tourism
The deployment of over 1,200 police personnel, including elite commandos, for the Baisakhi Mela reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of religious pilgrims. The presence of Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries also underscores the importance of religious tourism as a bridge between nations.
The security plan, with its layered deployment of regular police, lady constables, and elite commandos, is designed to address multiple potential threats. The inclusion of 65 lady constables is particularly important for accommodating the security needs of female pilgrims.
As the main Vaisakhi ceremony approaches, the focus will be on ensuring that pilgrims can perform their rituals without disruption. The police’s stated priority — protecting religious sites and their followers — is a welcome commitment.
