No exchange of sweets between India, Pak at Wagah border on Eid
8 Oct 2014 5:21 AM IST
Official sources said during a late evening flag meeting between the sector commanders of the Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers on Sunday, the other side refused to fix a proper time for the ceremony to be held on Monday.
‘The Pakistan side refused the exchange of sweets on Eid on Monday (Monday). They cited no reasons but it is understood that the prevailing tension along J&K border due to unprovoked firing incidents from the other side is the reason,’ the sources said.
Hence, the BSF did not make any movement along the Wagah border and the border gates remained shut.
The exchange of sweets between border guarding troops of the two countries is an old and traditional gesture, which is aimed to show goodwill and this practice has been continuing for many years now.
‘The Pakistan side refused the exchange of sweets on Eid on Monday (Monday). They cited no reasons but it is understood that the prevailing tension along J&K border due to unprovoked firing incidents from the other side is the reason,’ the sources said.
Hence, the BSF did not make any movement along the Wagah border and the border gates remained shut.
The exchange of sweets between border guarding troops of the two countries is an old and traditional gesture, which is aimed to show goodwill and this practice has been continuing for many years now.
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