Jalandhar, May 9 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) has suspended the Beating Retreat ceremonies at all three border checkposts along Pakistan in Punjab - Attari-Wagah, Hussainwala and Sadki - till further orders in view of public safety.

However, the daily lowering of the national flag at sunset will continue as usual, the BSF said in a statement.

On Wednesday, the BSF had temporarily suspended the Beating Retreat ceremonies amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

A BSF spokesperson said as per directions, there will be no ceremonial show at all three joint checkposts, including Attari-Wagah in Amritsar, Hussainiwala in Ferozepur and Sadki in Fazilka till further orders.

"No public will be permitted keeping in view their...