Thousands of people assembled at the Shambhu barrier on the Punjab-Haryana border as the 'Fateh March', which started out from Nanded Sahib, made entry in Punjab.

The march to honor the 300th anniversary of the triumph of Sikh warrior Banda Singh Bahadur in a battle would end at Sirhind on May 13, a day before the festivities of Fateh Diwas.

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders received the 'Fateh March' as it entered the state.

The police made strict arrangements for the security and over 2000 police officials have been positioned in Fatehgarh Sahib.

Lots of vehicles, devotees on foot that comprise the 'Panj Piaras' followed the 'Palki Sahib' (vehicle carrying the 'Guru Granth Sahib') and weapons of the Sikh warrior.

On May 14, CM Parkash Singh Badal would lay foundation stone of a museum in memory of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur adjoining Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, where Baba Banda Singh Bahadur hoisted the flag of victory.

The Fateh Diwas was held to mark victory of Banda Singh Bahadur over Sirhind where two sons of Guru Gobind Singh laid down their lives for the religion.

Baba Banda Bahadur destroyed Sirhind city and hoisted the Sikh flag on May 13, 1710. (With Inputs from Agencies)