Pakistan says ''very small number'' of Indians were asked to return

New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Pakistan today admitted that ''very small number'' of Indians were asked to return to India, but denied reports that Hindu pilgrims were not allowed to enter the country on Gurpurab on Wednesday.

At least 14 Hindu pilgrims were given visa for the 556th Guru Nanak birth anniversary celebrations at Nankana Sahib but were sent back. The pilgrims, with Indian passports but having Pakistan origin, were sent back even though they had clearance from Indian immigration authorities at Attari check post. More than 1900 pilgrims crossed over to Pakistan on Tuesday for the 10-day annual pilgrimage ending on November 13. This was the first jatha to travel to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.

Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Tah...