Indian and Pakistani troops exchange sweets on the Line of Control on Wednesday. A tribune Photo

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, July 6

Indian and Pakistani security forces exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr today, the Army said in a statement said.”The security forces of India and Pakistan along the borders at Uri and Tangdhar today exchanged sweets and pleasantries on the festive occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in a genial and cordial atmosphere,” the Army here said”The auspicious festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was marked by bonhomie at the borders with forces on both sides greeting each other and exchanging sweets,” it said. The Army said such gestures are deemed to “foster peace and harmony and promote prosperity and happiness.”