Crowds returned to the Attari-Wagah border and other key Joint Check Posts in Punjab on Tuesday, as the iconic Beating Retreat ceremony resumed after a temporary suspension due to Operation Sindoor. (Pic credits/PTI and AFP)
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
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