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BSF gifts sweets to Pak Rangers on Diwali

October 17, 2009 14:28 IST

The Border Security Force on Saturday gifted sweets and fruits to Pakistan Rangers at the international border in Attari, Amritsar, as a gesture of goodwill on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights.

BSF Commandant S H Dhillon handed over seven boxes of traditional Indian sweets and a big basket of fruits to the Wing Commander of Pakistan Rangers Mohhammad Akbar Ali Bhatt at the joint check post at Attari Border.

The BSF presented the sweets and fruits to their Pakistan counterparts in colourful paper wraps.

Both Indian and Pakistani soldiers mixed with one another, shook hands and exchanged pleasantries on the occasion.

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