Women tie 'rakhis' for BSF jawans on Independence Day at Wagah border

Updated On: 15 August, 2019 05:24 PM IST |

Women in tied 'rakhi' to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Attari-Wagah border here on the occasion of "Raksha Bandhan" on Thursday. Here are some pictures. Pics/ PTI, AFP

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Women in tied 'rakhi' to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Attari-Wagah border here on the occasion of "Raksha Bandhan" on Thursday. Here are some pictures. Pics/ PTI, AFP

<p>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.</p>

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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.

<p>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</p>

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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

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

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

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

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

<p>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</p>

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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

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