IN PICS: Indian Army Jawans Celebrate Diwali At Last Army Post Near LoC In Poonch At 10,000 Ft Altitude

While India celebrates Diwali with pomp and show, spending time with their friends and family, the ones who protect the nation celebrate it miles away from their homes.

Diwali celebrations by Indian army at LoC Akhnoor

Indian Army personnel celebrated Diwali at the last Army post near LoC at 10,000 feet altitude amidst heavy snowfall. (Image Source: ANI)

As the festival of Dhanteras began on Saturday, the soldiers stationed along the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector too lit oil lamps to commemorate the auspicious occasion. (Image Source: ANI)

The soldiers hugged each other as part of Diwali celebrations at the LoC. Afterall, here is where they find family while being miles away from home. (Image Source: ANI)

They also distribute sweets among each other on the festival of lights and take part in a small celebration, following which they continue to protect the country so that we can celebrate a happy Diwali for generations to come. (Image Source: ANI)

"We wish a very Happy Diwali to all Indians on the occasion of Diwali.Don't worry about anything. Indian Army is present at the last post in LoC Poonch"- Indian Army soldier (Image Source: ANI)