India Pakistan Relations: After 12 days, the beating retreat ceremony resumed on Tuesday at the joint check post of the Punjab Frontier, Attari in Amritsar. The retreat ceremony was held for media personnel, whereas the general public was not allowed to attend the ceremony. During the flag-lowering ceremony, there was no handshake exercise between the Border Security Force troops and Pakistani Rangers, while international gates on both sides remained shut. Also, there will be no exchange of sweets or gifts on any occasion. In the present circumstances, this programme of the Border Security Force has been once again opened to the public, so that through this unique display of patriotism, the bond between the security forces and the public can be strengthened and awareness towards border security can be increased, a source said.