India and Pakistan did not exchange sweets along the Wagah border in Punjab on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha on Monday after the Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire along the international border in Jammu district.
The exchange of sweets between the border-guarding troops of the two countries is an old and traditional gesture which is aimed to show goodwill. The same drill is held during Diwali and Independence Day of both countries.
“Pakistan refused the exchange of sweets on Eid on Monday. They cited no reasons but it is understood that the prevailing tension along Jammu & Kashmir border due to unprovoked firing incidents from the other side is the reason,” the sources said. The BSF too did not make any movement along the Wagah border and the border gates remained closed.