Witnessing heightened tension on International Border and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan, Indian forces refused to exchange niceties with Pakistan forces to celebrate the 69th Republic Day on Friday. As per tradition, India and Pakistan exchange sweets and greet each other on various festivals along the International Border. On the other hand, border forces exchanged sweets with Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and Nepal forces at other borders of the country. Indian border forces said that ceasefire violations were the main reason for not adopting a friendly approach towards Pakistan. Security forces exchanged sweets with Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and Nepal forces at other borders.

Source: dna January 26, 2018 23:37 UTC