Rajasthan man’s wedding to Pakani woman put on hold amid Attari border closure plans | Trending
Apr 24, 2025 03:54 PM In what is being called one of the deadliest attacks in recent times, 26 tours were killed while visiting Pahalgam, including an officer of the Indian Navy. At least 26 people lost their lives and many were left injured in one of the deadliest terror attacks on civilians in recent time. On April 22, gunmen opened fire on tours enjoying the beautiful meadows of Pahalgam. Following the attack, the government announced that the “integrated checkpost Attari will be closed immediately”. The decision left a few stuck on this side of the border, who wanted to travel to Pakan for various reasons. Among them is Shaitan Singh. Pahalgam attack: A man from Rajasthan who was set to marry a woman in Pakan. (X/@ANI) A resident of Rajasthan, Shaitan Singh, was supposed to visit the neighbouring country to marry. However, the border closure left him with no choice but to wait. “What the terrors have done is wrong…We are not being allowed to go (to Pakan) as the border is closed… Let us see what will happen now,” Singh told ANI. “The Union Government yesterday announced that the integrated checkpost Attari will be closed immediately. Those who have crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 1 May 2025,” the outlet further added in a caption. In an interview with ANI, Surinder Singh, a relative of Shaitan Singh, said, “I was going to Pakan today for my brother’s wedding, but it will be postponed now. My grandmother and her four sons stay in Pakan, and her one son stays in India. The attack on tours (in Pahalgam) was very wrong.” The security forces have heightened alertness in the area, especially the Jammu-Rajouri-Pooch National Highway-144. “We are checking local cars checking their licenses. We are not allowing a loaded truck as it may create a jam. The traffic police are present, the Drict Police are present, and the Army is also supporting us. 24/7 nakas are there,” Ahmed Din, a Rajouri Traffic Police officer, told ANI. (With inputs from ANI) News / Trending / Rajasthan man’s wedding to Pakani woman put on hold amid Attari border closure plans See Less
