Pakistanis Return 300 Cattle Swept Across Border from India During Floods
LAHORE: In a remarkable gesture of goodwill and humanity, Pakistani villagers returned around 300 animals that were swept into Pakistan from India’s Punjab state during recent floods.
According to *Express News*, the livestock — including cows and buffaloes — were carried across the border from the Indian district of Amritsar, particularly from the border village of **Singhoke**, after heavy flooding in the region.
Residents of Pakistani border villages found the animals and, considering them an *“amanat”* (trust), ensured their safe return to India. The act has been widely praised on both sides of the border as an example of compassion and neighborly goodwill.
A Sikh resident from Singhoke confirmed the incident, saying, “During the floods, we had no time to rescue our cattle, and many were swept away toward Pakistan. But the people there showed great generosity and sent them back safely.”
He added that at least **300 animals** have already returned to Indian Punjab. “The people living on both sides of Punjab share deep bonds of history, faith, language, culture, and love,” he said.
The gesture has been hailed by Indian locals as a symbol of humanity transcending borders, reflecting the long-standing ties between Sikh communities and the people of Pakistan.
