Line of-control

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army celebrates Diwali at LoC in Akhnoor

Indian Army soldiers celebrated Diwali along the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor by lighting diyas, bursting crackers, and praying for the nation’s peace. BSF officers at the Attari border also marked the festival with devotion and joy, celebrating away from their families for India’s safety

21 October, 2025 01:56 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent

Army celebrated Diwali along LoC near India-Pakistan border in Jammu on Thursday. PIC/ PTI

Independence Day: Army strengthens LoC with three-tier defence

An Indian Army officer said troops stationed along the LoC have been tasked with ensuring that no infiltration takes place. "Our task as the troops deployed on the ground is to establish, maintain, and ensure zero infiltration and create a zero infiltration grid in this area... We do that in three layers," the officer

14 August, 2025 07:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent