MIRPURKHAS, Nov 22: As many as 256 Hindu pilgrims from different parts of Sindh left for India through Thar Express here on Saturday for pilgrimage to temples, shrines and other religious places.

Members of the Mirpurkhas zone Muttahida Qaumi Movement supervising committee saw the pilgrims off at Mirpurkhas railway station.

The pilgrims reached Mirpurkhas on Friday. They visited MQM zonal office where they met with the office-bearers of the party and District

Naib Nazim Dr Zafar

Ahmed Kamali, Mirpurkhas Taluka Nazim Ghulam Dastagir Kamali and MQM MPA Faheem Ahmed Altafi and exchanged views regarding their visit to India.

The pilgrims also participated in a colourful ceremony in Punj temple late Friday night.

They told journalists that they were going to India on pilgrimage to temples and other religious places where they would offer special prayers for peace, progress and prosperity of the country.