The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it was yet to take a decision on opening its part of the Kartarpur Corridor, which allows Indian pilgrims visa-free access to Durbar Sahib gurdwara, after Pakistan’s announcement of having opened up its side of the corridor.
India also asked Pakistan to construct the required infrastructure, including a bridge, to ensure safe movement of pilgrims over a stretch that gets waterlogged during rains.
India temporarily suspended the pilgrimage and registration for the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan on March 16 in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
Pakistan said Saturday it was opening the Kartarpur corridor after improvement of Covid-19 situation in the country. Reports in Pakistani media said according to the government’s notification Indian pilgrims would be allowed to visit the gurudwara from dawn to dusk.
“We remain in touch with all concerned authorities including Ministries of Home Affairs (MHA) and Health and Family Welfare,” said MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava.
He said a decision on reopening Kartarpur corridor would be taken in accordance with coronavirus protocol and the easing of restrictions.
