AMRITSAR: The — Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Gurcharan Singh ‘Told, on May 30, gave a call to observe “ghalooghara” week 9genocide week) all over the world from June to mark the 10th anniversary of Operation Bluestar.
In a press statement here, Tohra and general secretary Manjit Singh Calcutta said: that “Akhand Path” would be held all over the world on June 4, and “bhog” would be observed on June 6, Both the SGPC leaders appealed to the Sikhs to perform “ardas” after the “bhog” for the unity in panth.
Vigil around the Golden Temple has been stepped up and devotees going. To the shrine during the genocide work would be subject to frisking by security men outside the shrine, a senior police official said here.
Meanwhile in Ambala, the police have intensified security measures in view of the “Ghaloo Ghara Week” being observed from June 10, against the Blue Star Operation, by militants in Punjab and the neighboring states It is feared that militants might resort to subversive activities disturbing peace and tranquility in the region by regrouping their splinter groups. Ambala district, bordering Punjab, had always been an easy place of hideout for militants and continues to be sensitive on such occasions. The police, according to information, have beefed up its forces to combat any such eventuality in the wake of the “Ghaloo Ghara Week.” Night patrolling in the urban and rural areas has been intensified. Special nakabandi barriers on national and state highways have been erected for checking the entry of anti-social elements. Sensitive areas around the twin, towns of Ambala and Panchkula have been sealed. Special arrangements of security Cover to be provided to the VIPs and high officials of Haryana, stationed. At Panchkula, have been made, District police chief B.S,Sandhu, according (o information, had camped at Panchkula for two days to finalize the plans of security and safety of the people with top linking officers in the Haryana Police. Two additional police companies are being added to strengthen the force in the town.
Article extracted from this publication >> June 3, 1994
