Pakistani and Indian paramilitary soldiers participate in the flag lowering ceremony at the Wagah border. Photograph: PTI photo
A day after 61 people died in a suicide attack, India and Pakistan solemnly lowered their national flags at the Beating Retreat ceremony at the Wagah border.
India’s home ministry had said that it had suspended the ceremony for three days as a mark of respect for those who had perished in the attack.
However, later Pakistani officials decided to go ahead with the ceremony.
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Just before dusk, at least 2,000 women, men and children gathered at the parade ground on the border crossing, some chanting “Death to terrorists” and “Long live Pakistan”.
On the Indian side, there were only a handful of spectators.
