In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Border Security Force (BSF) has scaled down the daily Beating Retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border and two other locations in Punjab.

Key Points:

• The BSF has suspended the customary handshake between Indian and Pakistani border guards during the retreat ceremony. ?
• The border gates at Attari, Hussainiwala, and Sadki remained closed during the ceremony. ?
• The BSF stated that these measures reflect India's serious concern over cross-border hostilities and reaffirm that peace and provocation cannot coexist. ?
• The decision to scale down the ceremony is part of India's broader response to the Pahalgam attack, which included the closure of the Attari-Wagah border and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. ?
• The scaled-down ceremonies continue with heightened security measures, including quick response teams and anti-drone technology. ?