The Indian Army soldiers celebrated Diwali by bursting firecrackers and lighting earthen lamps in the Akhnoor sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Sunday.

During the Diwali celebrations, Indian Army officers also offered prayers. As the whole country celebrates the festival of lights, the Indian armed forces continue to observe the festival in other parts of the country too.

The officers of the Border Security Force (BSF) also celebrated Diwali at the Attari border in Punjab’s Amritsar by lighting fireworks.

On the eve of the celebrations, BSF officer Ruby expressed that they are celebrating Diwali at the border to ensure that the people of the country can enjoy the festival peacefully.

“We are celebrating Diwali at the border. We are away from our family, but BSF is our family. W

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