India, Pak exchange sweets on Republic Day at LoC in Poonch

JAMMU : The Indian and Pakistani Armies exchanged sweets on the Line of Control at the posts near Chakan-da-Bagh and Roshni on India’s 66th Republic Day in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.   Official spokesman said at Chakan-da Bagh, the Indian Army side was represented by two Officers, one Junior Commissioned Officer and seven other Ranks while the team from Pakistan Army comprised of two Officers – Major Shehzad Ahmed and Lieutenant Rahez.  

“Soldiers of both the countries also exchanged greetings and sweets at a similar function adjoining the posts on Line of Control at Roshni with two Officers, two Junior Commissioned Officers and 22 Other Ranks present from Indian Army to share this historic moment with their Pakistani counterparts, represented by Major Parvez and Captain Asaan, along with one Junior Commissioned Officer and 16 Other Ranks,” the spokesman added.

(AGENCIES)