The Border Security Force (BSF) announced the resumption of the ceremonial evening retreat at all three Joint Check Posts (JCPs) along the Punjab frontier on Tuesday morning

The Beating Retreat ceremony, also known as the flag-lowering event, at the Attari-Wagah, Hussainiwala, and Sadqi Joint Check Posts were suspended on May 9 due to Operation Sindoor

The ceremony will be thrown open to the general public, starting Wednesday, marking a return to normalcy at these key border points

The retreat ceremony, a popular attraction showcasing India's military discipline and cultural pride, is conducted jointly by the BSF and their Pakistani counterparts at designated border points

BSF officials have ensured that all necessary security and safety arrangements are in place to manage the expected influx of visitors

The gradual de-escalation of tensions, it has now been decided to resume the ceremonial flag-lowering ritual at all three locations but with some changes

The key changes included the suspension of the symbolic handshake between the Indian Guard Commander and their Pakistani counterpart will be suspended