Independence Day 2023: Beating retreat ceremony underway at Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar

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Amritsar (Punjab), August (15), ANI: The beating retreat ceremony was held at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab’s Amritsar on the occasion of Independence Day. A huge crowd gathered at the Attari-Wagah border to attend the ceremony. The atmosphere was filled with celebrations as people sang songs of patriotism, danced and hoisted the national flag of India. ‘BOLDs’ women also performed an electrifying drill with the illustrious 303 rifles, which weigh approximately 4.7 kg each. The BSF soldiers marched forward with vigour and ferocity, proudly holding the national flag in their hands. The Beating Retreat is an iconic ritual of lowering the national flags of both countries at the border just before sunset.

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