The lowering of the flags ceremony at the Attari–Wagah border is a daily military practice. The security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed this ceremony since 1959. The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid dance-like manoeuvres and raising legs as high as possible. It is both a symbol of the two countries’ rivalry and a display of brotherhood and cooperation between the two nations. One can sense patriotism running high at both sides of the border. People chant 'Jai Hind', Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram. Similar parades are organised at the Mahavir/Sadqi border near Fazilka, and the Hussainiwala/Ganda Singh Wala border near Firozpur.
25 January,2023 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Personnel of the Border Security Force and the Pakistani Rangers stationed at the Wagah-Attari border check post in Punjab exchanged sweets and wished each other on the occasion of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Wednesday.
11 November,2015 06:10 PM IST
In a major breach of security, an NRI from Canada barged the high security area at Attari Wagah international border after breaking four security barriers of Customs, Border Security Force (BSF) and the police.
17 November,2015 01:03 PM IST
Ceremonial performances were witnessed during the Republic day celebrations on Wagah Border ahead of beating the retreat parade on Tuesday.
27 January,2016 08:54 AM IST
As many as 87 Indians fishermen returned to India after they were freed by Pakistan. The Indian nationals were freed from the Landhi Jail in Karachi yesterday. According to reports, around 457 Indians, mostly fishermen, are still languishing in Pakistani jail after being arrested for territorial violation.
08 March,2016 12:25 PM IST
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, Pakistani rangers exchanged sweets with Border Security Force (BSF) officials at the Attari-Wagah checkpost in Amritsar.The festival of Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated two days after the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage. Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated across the country on Saturday with religious fervor.
03 September,2017 12:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
