On duty in Diwali: Army jawans celebrate festival of lights along LoC amid heightened vigilance | PICS
-
Image Source : APAn Indian army soldier lights an earthen lamp on a fence to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir
-
Image Source : PTI
It is only because of the bravery of these soldiers stationed at the border that people in the country can celebrate Diwali with such enthusiasm.
-
Image Source : AP
An Indian army soldier lights an earthen lamp on a fence to celebrate Diwali, near the LoC that divides the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan.
-
Image Source : AP
No matter how tense the situation may be along the LoC, the smiles on our soldiers' faces show that they are always fully prepared to face every challenge.
-
Image Source : AP
Indian festivals are incomplete without sweets. On the occasion of Diwali, the jawans exchange sweets in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
-
Image Source : AP
It is impossible for the Indian Army to celebrate Diwali without fireworks. This beautiful view of fireworks is also from the LoC.
-
Image Source : AP
What might these two soldiers be discussing while lighting an earthen lamp along LoC? No matter where people are, they surely remember their home during the festival.
-
Image Source : AP
A soldier places an earthen lamp on the fence on the LoC, symbolising the victory of truth over falsehood and light over darkness.
-
Image Source : AP
On the occasion of Diwali, a bit of singing and dancing is essential. Indian Army grooves to the music during Diwali celebrations.
-
Image Source : AP
Indian Army personnel celebrate Diwali along the Line of Control (LoC), in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir.