In a show of resolve against Sunday’s terrorist attack at Wagah in Pakistan, the Pakistan Rangers and Border Security Force held a sombre flag lowering ceremony at the border on Monday amid heightened security on both sides.
The death toll in the suicide bombing has reached 61. Pakistani police arrested 21 people over the attack. Investigators also found more explosives near the site, including a suicide jacket and an IED.
Apart from the Jundullah, two other factions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.
The ceremony was held at the request of the Pakistan Rangers, reversing an earlier decision to discontinue it for three days.
Spectators were turned away on the Indian side, but across the border, spectators filled the stands.
Trade traffic across the border came to a halt on Monday, but bus and train services continued as usual.
Carrying 129 passengers, the Samjhauta Express left for Lahore in the afternoon while the Delhi-Lahore bus Sada-e-Sarhad, carrying eight passengers, crossed into India as per schedule.
Officials are discussing extra security measures for the nearly 2,000 Sikh pilgrims travelling to Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib to celebrate Gurpurab later this week.
