Tearful Reunion: Siblings Separated During India-Pak Partition Reunite After 75 Years

The stories of the partition hold deep emotional significance. During the 1947 India-Pakistan partition, numerous families experienced separation as certain members migrated to different countries.

While many years have passed, only a few individuals living in India and Pakistan have had the opportunity to reunite.

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Last year, a heartwarming reunion of two brothers, separated for over seven decades, finally meeting again at the Kartarpur Corridor made the internet emotional.

The four km-long corridor provides visa-free access to Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the Darbar Sahib. Witnessing their reunion after all those years was indeed a touching scene.

Thanks to social media, two long-lost siblings have finally reunited after an incredible 75 years since the 1947 India-Pakistan partition.

Mahendra Kaur, an 81-year-old residing in India, recently visited Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, accompanied by her family, through the Kartarpur Corridor.

As per a report in Dawn, her 78-year-old younger brother, Sheikh Abdul Aziz, traveled from POK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) to Kartarpur.

He married young but always longed to reunite with his parents and other family members.

The two families discovered that Mahendra and Aziz were indeed estranged siblings after connecting through a social media post detailing the separation of a man and his sister during the Partition

Overwhelmed with emotions, the siblings shared a heartfelt embrace upon their reunion.

Both families exchanged garlands and sweets to commemorate the joyous occasion.

Together, they entered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, shared a meal, and exchanged gifts. The extraordinary meeting came to fruition after the family members stumbled upon a social media post detailing their separation during the partition.

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The video of the reunion is going viral on social media.

An other separated family meetup at kartarpur Corridor (a Corridor of Peace). Mr sheikh Abdul Aziz and his sister Mohinder kaur who got separated at the time of partition in 1947 met at Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib kartarpur.
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Sardar Bhajan Singh's family, hailing from Indian Punjab, was tragically torn apart, with Aziz relocating to POK while his sister and other family members remained in India.

Aziz recounted his arduous journey of searching for his family for years before this long-awaited reunion.

The power of social media to reconnect long-lost siblings after 75 years of separation during the India-Pakistan partition is genuinely remarkable. The emotional reunion of Mahendra Kaur and Sheikh Abdul Aziz at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur showcases the enduring bonds of family and the profound impact of their reunion.

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As the families exchanged garlands, shared meals, and celebrated their newfound togetherness, the significance of their story resonated deeply.

The reunion serves as a poignant reminder of the lasting effects of historical events and the resilience of the human spirit in seeking connection and healing.

Through their incredible journey, Mahendra and Sheikh Abdul have become a symbol of hope and inspiration, reminding us of the power of love and the importance of preserving our shared history.

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