ISLAMABAD – What should have been a sacred pilgrimage to holy sites in Pakistan turned into a harrowing ordeal for a group of Sikh pilgrims from Britain and Canada. The group, most of them elderly, allege that their journey earlier in November was marred by mismanagement, threats, and an abrupt, unexplained expulsion.
At the centre of their complaints is Gill Tours, a UK-based travel agency that had arranged the trip. The pilgrims, including three women who spoke to The Nation, alleged that the tour operator failed to provide the promised services and turned their spiritual journey into a “nightmare.” Those who complained about the poor arrangements and ill-treatment were reportedly threatened with police action for alleged…