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Tributes paid to Punjabi Folk Hero Dulla Bhatti in Lahore on 427th Martyrdom Day
Lahore/Ferozepur, March 26, 2026: Paying rich tributes to the legendary Punjabi folk hero Dulla Bhatti, a delegation from the Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation Pakistan visited his grave at Miani Sahib Graveyard in Lahore on his 427th death anniversary.
The delegation was led by Chairman Imtiaz Rasheed Qureshi and included Senior Vice Chairman Malik Ihtesham-ul-Hassan, Additional Secretary Mian Muhammad Tariq Amin Advocate, along with other office-bearers. Floral wreaths were laid and special prayers were offered for the departed soul.
Addressing the gathering, Imtiaz Rasheed Qureshi described Dulla Bhatti as a symbol of courage, resistance, and humanity who stood firmly against oppression during the Mughal era. He highlighted Bhatti’s legendary act of rescuing a helpless Hindu girl, protecting her honour, and arranging her marriage, calling it a timeless example of communal harmony and justice.
He stated that Dulla Bhatti’s martyrdom continues to inspire generations, as he remains deeply embedded in Punjabi folklore and is revered across religious boundaries.
Expressing concern over the deteriorating condition of Bhatti’s grave, Qureshi alleged that a portion of the land allotted for the shrine has been encroached upon, with illegal constructions affecting the sanctity of the historic site.
He urged the Punjab Government in Pakistan to reclaim the encroached land, construct a befitting mausoleum, ensure proper security, and accord Dulla Bhatti the status of a national hero. He also called for his inclusion in the national curriculum and the issuance of commemorative postage stamps and coins in his honour.