Awtar Singh Khalsa, who was killed in Sunday (July 01) attack on Sikh delegation in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan [File Photo]

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SGPC to Hold Ardas at Manji Sahib (Amritsar) for Sikhs Killed in Afghanistan

By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

July 03, 2018

Amritsar: The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has announced to hold Akhand Paath Sahib and Ardas for Sikhs killed in Sunday’s deadly attack in Afghanistan.

It is notable that a suicide bomber had targeted a delegation of Sikhs and Hindus on their way to meet Afghanistan’s president. At least 19 people were killed in this attack including about 12 Sikhs and Hindus.

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The Akhand Paath of Guru Granth Sahib was begun Tuesday morning at Gurdwara Manji Sahib. The bhog of Akhand Paath Sahib and Ardas will be held on July 5.

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