India, Pakistan hold Beating Retreat ceremony as two nations celebrate independence
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2017-08-15 15:52:55
Pakistani Rangers (in black) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel (in light brown) hold respective national flags during the Beating Retreat ceremony on August 14. Photo: VCG
Editor's Note:
Indian and Pakistani security forces perform the daily Beating Retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan Wagah Attari Border on August 14, which is Pakistan’s 70th anniversary of Independence. India celebrates its independence on August 15. Photos: VCG

A Pakistani Ranger (Left) shakes hands with an Indian BSF official at the Beating Retreat ceremony on August 14. Photo: VCG
Two Pakistani Rangers perform during the Beating Retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border on August 14. Photo: VCG
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel perform in the Beating Retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border on August 14, one day before Indians celebrate their independence day on August 15. Photo: VCG