Relatives from Ladakh, Baltistan reunite after 70 years during Hajj
Makkah: In a heartwarming and historic reunion, relatives from Ladakh and Baltistan, separated for over seven decades, met during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
According to Kashmir Media Service, people of Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan remain deprived of the opportunity to meet.
The meeting was a poignant reminder of the enduring bond between families torn apart by political and geographical divides.
Renowned social activist from Kargil Sajjad Kargili shared a video on the social media platform formally known as “X”. Relatives from Ladakh and Baltistan, divided for the last 70 years, finally met during the Hajj pilgrimage.
They are continuously demanding the reopening of the Kargil-Skardu road for divided families, but their pleas have been ignored by the governments on both sides.
The families’ reunion during Hajj has brought attention to what many describe as an unending and unseen tragedy. The emotional moments shared by these long-separated relatives underscore the deep human desire for connection and the pain of prolonged separation.
