Watch soldiers celebrate Diwali at border

Despite ceasefire violations Pakistan, the jawans kept their spirit high during the festival. Soldiers lit 'diyas' on the Line of Control (LoC) to mark the auspicious day.

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali soldiers of the Indian Army lit up the border in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Despite ceasefire violations Pakistan, the jawans kept their spirit high during the festival. Soldiers lit 'diyas' on the Line of Control (LoC) to mark the auspicious day.

Meanwhile, Army's 19 Rashtriya Rifles organized 'Jashn-e- Breng' festival in Anantnag's Kokernag to promote peace and brotherhood between Army and the local population.

Also, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will spend the Diwali with military personnel at the strategically important tri-service command in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

During the visit, the minister is also expected to review operational preparedness of the country's only tri-service command.

BSF soldiers near International border

Border security force (BSF) soldiers light candles near the International border fence at Pargwal about 40 kms from Jammu on Wednesday. PTI Photo

Border security force personnel in Jammu

Border security force (BSF) soldiers light candles near the International border fence at Pargwal about 40 kms from Jammu on Tuesday. PTI Photo

Army soldiers in Poonch

Army soldiers celebrating Diwali near LoC in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch on Wednesday, army jawans danced and raised 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans. Courtesy: ANI news

Soldiers in festive mood

"Countrymen should celebrate Diwali with utmost joy. We are deployed here and are ready to reply to the enemy," a soldier told ANI. Courtesy: ANI news

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