Jammu, June 26 -- Thousands of devotees flocked to the revered Baba Chamliyal shrine in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district along the International Border (IB) on Thursday for the annual mela, a significant cultural and religious event.
However, the traditional cross-border exchanges that once symbolized India-Pakistan harmony were notably absent, with no Pakistani delegation participating and no offerings of 'Chaddar from across the border,' 'Shakkar' (sacred clay), or 'Sharbat' (holy water) shared across the border.
The shrine, dedicated to Baba Dalip Singh Manhas, popularly known as Baba Chamliyal, has long been a beacon of communal harmony and cross-border goodwill. Devotees from both India and Pakistan have historically visited the ...