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India, Pak troops exchange greetings on Eid

Indian and Pakistani troops today exchanged greetings and sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Updated on: Aug 31, 2011 09:00 PM IST
PTI | By , Jammu
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Indian and Pakistani troops today exchanged greetings and sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

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The Pakistan army officials were led by Commandant of 11th Baloch Regiment, Colonel Umar Gul and Major Matloob, while the Indian side was led by Colonel DP Cristopher.

The flag meeting, which lasted for an hour, was held in a cordial atmosphere.

Similarly, BSF officers met Pak Chinab Rangers at a Octerio border out post along the international border in R S Pura sub-sector in Jammu district and exchanged greetings on the occasion.

 
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