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Search begins for Pak victims' kin



Wagah Border:The first batch of nine Pakistanis arrived at Panipat early Tuesday morning looking for their missing relatives.

They had crossed over to India through the Wagah border on Monday and while some were able to find their injured relatives at the hospital, others had to identify the bodies of their dead kin.

Officials say 18 out of the 68 dead have been identified. 13 of the dead are Pakistanis.

Among the relatives of the train blast victims is young Mohammed Mohsin who lost all his family members. Mohsin's family came to India after waiting for a visa for sixteen years.

Now he's hoping he would at least get to see their bodies. “I am too depressed. Please leave me alone,” said Mohsin.

Transport arrangements have been made for Pakistani nationals to take them to Panipat. The Indian authorities have also hastened the visa process.

“The Government has made arrangements. Buses and food will be provided and other travel arrangements will be done,” said Manjit Singh from SDM, Amritsar.

But distraught and confused relatives were still trying to come to terms with the situation. “I am looking for my nephew. I hope he is safe,” said Mohammed Akhtar from Lahore.

“I am looking for my uncle,” said Mohammed Shah, another resident from Lahore.

And despite the tragedy, hundreds of people gathered on both sides of the border to watch the retreat ceremony.

The Samjhauta blasts bonded both Pakistanis and Indians in a unique manner.




























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