In Photos: Indian Army Personnel Celebrate Diwali At Forward Posts Along LoC In Jammu

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Indian Army soldiers deployed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Nowshera sector celebrate Diwali with prayers, diyas and fireworks while remaining on duty along the Line of Control

Army personnel celebrate Diwali Jammu and Kashmir
An Army official holds an earthen lamp during Diwali celebration near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector, on the outskirts of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Indian Army celebrating Diwali at borders
Army personnel celebrate ‘Diwali’ near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector, on the outskirts of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Army jawans celebrate Diwali Line of Control
Army personnel celebrate ‘Diwali’ near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector, on the outskirts of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Indian Army troops Diwali celebration Akhnoor
A army soldier lights an earthen lamp on a fence to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in Akhnoor sector, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: AP/Channi Anand
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Indian Army lighting diyas LoC Jammu
A army soldier carry lit earthen lamp to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in Akhnoor sector, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: AP/Channi Anand
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Jawans celebrating Diwali away from family Jammu
Army soldiers light firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in Akhnoor sector, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: AP/Channi Anand
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Indian Army Diwali Palawala Akhnoor Jammu
Army soldiers light firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in Akhnoor sector, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: AP/Channi Anand
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Indian Army LoC Poonch Rajouri Diwali
Army soldiers light firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in Akhnoor sector, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: AP/Channi Anand
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Indian Army Diwali celebration
Army soldiers light firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in Akhnoor sector, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. | Photo: AP/Channi Anand

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