Kupwara, May 13: India and Pakistani soldiers exchanged sweets at multiple locations along Line of Control in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
A Defense Spokesperson said that this tradition of exchanging sweets was revived once again today on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The Spokesperson as per news agency Kashmir News Trust said the tradition of exchanging sweets between India & Pakistan on major festivals like Eid, Holi, Diwali and respective National days was revived and meetings were held at the Tithwal crossing on Kishanganga River in Tangdhar, Kupwara & Kaman Aman Setu in Uri to exchange sweets and pleasantries.
“The newly achieved calm along the Line of Control as a result of renewed ceasefire has brought warmth, which has been displayed on several occasions between the two neighbours. Exchange of inadvertently crossed over youths on three occasions in the last two months at the zero line in Tithwal bode well for the future.”
The Defence Spokesperson said that the exchange of sweets and pleasantries was conducted with full adherence to all Covid-19 Protocols by both sides. (KNT)
