Separated by Partition, Reunited by Fate: Siblings embrace after 75 years at Kartarpur Corridor
Chandigarh, May 23: In a heartwarming reunion facilitated by social media, a brother and sister who were separated during the Partition 75 years ago finally found each other at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan.
Mahinder Kaur, 81, and her family traveled from India to the gurdwara through the Kartarpur Corridor, while 78-year-old Sheikh Abdullah Aziz and his family arrived from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The Kartarpur Corridor, spanning 4 kilometers, allows visa-free access for Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the revered Darbar Sahib. The family of Bhajan Singh, residing in Punjab, India, was torn apart during the tumultuous partition. Aziz Azad, now Sheikh Abdullah Aziz, had moved to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir while the rest of his family remained in Punjab. Aziz Azad tirelessly sought to reconnect with his long-lost family.
Their miraculous reunion took place after the two families connected through a social media post recounting the separation of a brother and sister during the Partition. Overwhelmed with joy, Mahinder Kaur embraced her brother repeatedly, expressing her love through kisses on his hands. The families visited Gurdwara Darbar Sahib together, sitting side by side and sharing a meal, while also exchanging gifts as a symbol of their reunion.
Expressing her gratitude to the governments of India and Pakistan, Mahinder Kaur highlighted the vital role played by the Kartarpur Corridor in bringing families back together. She expressed her hope that this corridor would continue to serve as a means of reuniting families who were torn apart during the partition.
As they bid farewell in the evening, both siblings promised to meet again in Pakistan through the corridor, nurturing their newfound bond.
The heartwarming reunion of Mahinder Kaur and Sheikh Abdullah Aziz stands as a testament to the power of social media and the Kartarpur Corridor in healing the wounds of partition and bringing families together across borders.
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- With inputs from agencies
