Women visited the Attari-Wagah border with bliss and joy as they tied rakhis on the wrists of the Border Security Force personnel as a gesture of gratitude.

A girl clicks selfie with Border Security Force (BSF) jawans after tying 'rakhi' to them on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan festival at Attari-Wagah border

Personnel were also greeted with sweets after the women tied rakhi on their wrists.

As the entire country also celebrates its 73rd Independence Day today, Raksha Bandhan celebrationS elevated the happiness of the people around.

Border Security Force Commandant Mukund Kumar Jha offers sweets to BSF jawans on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) commandant Mukund Kumar Jha (C) salutes during a flag hosting ceremony to celebrate the country's 73rd Independence Day, which marks the end of British colonial rule