Title: India and Pakistan Exchange Troops at Attari-Wagah Border
New Delhi: Following weeks of heightened tension between India and Pakistan, the two countries have exchanged troops at the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar. On Wednesday, Pakistan returned a BSF jawan named Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in custody for nearly two weeks. This reciprocal gesture came after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and India’s subsequent counterterror operation, Operation Sindoor.
The Pakistani Ranger was apprehended by BSF personnel near the international border in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district. The exchange took place at the Attari-Wagah border, a site that has been a symbol of India-Pakistan relations for decades.
The recent ceasefire agreement, announced last Saturday, marked a significant step towards easing tensions between the two nations. Both sides agreed to halt all military actions across land, air, and water, signaling a temporary respite in the ongoing conflict.
This development comes amidst ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in the region, following the recent terrorist attacks and counterterror operations. The exchange of troops at the Attari-Wagah border is a positive sign of cooperation and mutual respect between India and Pakistan, despite the ongoing challenges in their relationship.
