Amritsar: Eight elderly pilgrims from Dudhuwala village in Fazilka district reportedly fell ill during a visit to Amritsar under the Punjab government’s Chief Minister Pilgrimage Scheme. The group alleged that they were served stale food and unclean drinking water during the journey, raising concerns about the arrangements made for the senior citizens.
According to the report, the pilgrims faced considerable difficulty after consuming the food and water provided during the trip. The eight elderly participants subsequently became unwell, although the available information does not specify their exact symptoms or the medical treatment they received.
The pilgrims also alleged that staff members behaved rudely towards them. Their complaints have raised questions about the quality of food, drinking water and overall arrangements provided to beneficiaries travelling under the government initiative.
The Chief Minister Pilgrimage Scheme is intended to help people undertake religious journeys. Ensuring safe transport, hygienic meals, clean drinking water and appropriate assistance is particularly important when elderly people are among the participants.
The allegations have not been independently verified in the supplied report, and no official response from the Punjab government or the officials responsible for the arrangements was included.
Further information is awaited regarding the condition of the eight pilgrims, whether an inquiry will be conducted, and what steps authorities may take to address the complaints.
The incident has brought attention to the need for proper monitoring of facilities and services provided to elderly beneficiaries during organised religious trips.
