India gifts sweets to Pakistan

In a sweet gesture of reciprocation, Border Security Force today gifted a bucket of sweets to their Pakistani counterparts at the Indo-Pak Joint Check Post.

The exchange of gifts between the forces of the neighboring nations is a long-standing tradition to mark their respective anniversaries of Independence Day.

Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day yesterday.

The International JCP Wagha on Indian side, on this occasion, was tastefully decorated on the either sides and gave the look of a newly-wed princess.

Deputy Inspector General, BSF, A K Sarolia himself handed over the bucket of traditional Indian sweets and dry fruits to the Commander of the Pakistani Rangers. The bucket, which was gifted to Pakistan Rangers was nicely decorated in colourful paper wraps.

BSF officials said that Pakistan Rangers Brig Tareen along with the other Pakistani officers had gifted a bucket of sweets and fruits of Pakistan traditional items on JCP to Indian BSF counterparts on the occasion of anniversary of Independence Day of Pakistan yesterday.

Surrounding village dwellers assembled around to watch the rare gesture of goodwill between the two nations.

BSF official on Indian side said, "today morning there was a great enthusiasm between the border mixed with one another shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with smiling faces to mark this rare occasion".