First Sikh Ranger takes part in flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah border

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A Sikh Ranger participated in the traditional beating retreat ceremony at Wagah border for the first time in history.

Amarjeet Singh is the first Sikh to have participated at the flag-lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India in border.

He shook hands with an Indian ranger during the ceremony to a thunderous applause from both sides of the border on Thursday evening.

Singh is a resident of Nankana Sahib. According to media reports.

He joined the Pakistan Army in 2005 and completed training this year, after which he was included in the defence forces on the Wagah border.