TAXILA: The local administration, law enforcement agencies and the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) have finalised arrangements for Jor Mela in Hassanabdal, to mark the death anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the ñfthofthe11Sikhgurus.

A meeting in this regard was held in Hassanabdal on Sunday, which was presided over by District Coordination Officer Rana Akbar Hayat, and attended by officials from the local administration police, ETPB and health departments.

Mr Hayat urged the concerned officials to make adequate arrangements for Sikh pilgrims coming to the city, and ensure foolproof security keeping in mind the present law and order situation.

According to the schedule, Sikh pilgrims travelling from India will arrive in Hassanabdal on June 11 on a special train. They will stay in Hassanabdal for two days and will depart for Lahore on June 13, where the main ceremony, called Bhog, will be observed.

During their stay in Pakistan, the pilgrims will visit the Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal, the Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib and the Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore.

Due to the harsh weather conditions, a medical camp will be set up by the health department on the way to the Baba Wali Kandhari hill.

Walk-through gates and CCTV camers will also be installed, and special passes will be issued to police and media officials, to prevent the entry of unwanted individuals in and around the temple.