Even the public viewing of the Beating the Retreat ceremonies at two Punjab border posts—Hussainwala and Wagah—have been called off till further orders. The move came following increasing tension on the India-Pakistan border following surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) by India on late Wednesday. Even the public viewing of Beating the Retreat ceremonies at two Punjab border posts—Hussainwala and Wagah—have been called off till further orders. A senior official from Rajasthan cabinet requesting anonymity said, “Though there are not any official orders to evacuate border villages, but we are prepared in case such a need arises. “Villages along the Kutch border are at a distance of around 70km which is fairly a long distance for Pakistan to strike.

Source: Mint September 29, 2016 12:47 UTC