A Border Security Force (BSF) official and Pakistan Rangers perform during the Beating Retreat ceremony on the eve of the 80th Independence Day
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The proposed ceremony, Kapoor said, could be held as part of efforts to promote tourism and nationalism, including initiatives linked to Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. We are thankful to the BSF for giving the nod to our proposal,” the DM said. Malda SP Anupam Singh said, “It is still in its initial stage, and the response from Bangladesh will also be important While welcoming the proposal.
Malda: Mahadipur border checkpoint in Malda may soon get its own version of the iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony, with BSF and the district administration planning a ceremonial drill involving India’s border security force and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). If the proposal takes shape, Mahadipur could become the only border point along India-Bangladesh frontier to host a regular beating retreat ceremony featuring personnel from the two countries. We are planning a Wagah-style ceremony at Mahadipur. Kapoor was speaking on the sidelines of a badminton competition organised by BSF under the Khelo India programme. Unlike the daily ceremony at Attari-Wagah border, however, Mahadipur event may initially be organised once a week. “If we are unable to arrange a large-scale programme like Wagah, we can organise a shorter cultural event with the same spirit. It could include our traditional Gambhira folk performances. People will certainly enjoy it. Mahadipur is one of the busiest land border points in the region, with hundreds of people crossing the international border every day. Located close to the historic ruins of Gour, the border point is under strict surveillance by BSF and Customs authorities. Download the TOI App.
Pointing out that talks had already started with BSF, Malda district magistrate Rajanvir Singh Kapoor said on Tuesday: “I have already spoken to BSF DIG Surendra Kumar Jha in this regard.