Indian-origin, Canada's Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan, on Thursday received a warm welcome at his ancestral village of Bambeli, India.

A tight security arrangement was made by the police for Canadian Defence minister's visit.

In the honour of Sajjan, the entire route from Hoshiarpur-Mahilpur road to Bambeli village was greatly decorated by installing big hoardings. Sajjan was visiting the village after 16 years, and on his way to the village, people showered flower petals on his cavalcade.

He first paid obeisance to the village Gurdwara and also he was presented with a 'Siropa' (robe of honour) jointly by Granthi Onkar Singh and also by the manager of Gurdwara Balbir Singh.

After paying obeisance to the Gurdwara, Sajjan went to his house to join his family.

Canada’s Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan arrived to India to develop the ties between Canada and India. During his visit, Sajjan will talk to many high end officials in India regarding to bilateral issues, especially about the ways to develop the security and defence ties between both the countries.

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Canadian High Commissioner, Nadir Patel said that Sajjan’s visit to India will provide an opportunity to develop the relations between the countries in all aspects.

Mrudula Duddempudi.