DIWALI 2018 PICTURES: Away from families, this is how Jawans are celebrating Diwali at border

Prime Minister Narendra Modi added to the joy of the Jawans of Indian Armed Forces by celebrating Diwali with them in Uttarakhand's Harshil.

Poonch: Indian and Pakistani army men pose for a group photograph after exchanging sweets on the occasion of Diwali festival, in Poonch, Tuesday, Nov 6, 2018. (PTI Photo)

Jammu: A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier holds a candle while patrolling along the fence at the International border during Diwali festival on the outskirts of Jammu, Tuesday, Nov 6, 2018. (PTI Photo)

These images are of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBO) personnel from Khardung La in Ladakh. These Jawans who brave freezing temperatures to keep the border safe, lit up candles to mark the festival of light. Image: ANI

As the nation readies to celebrate Diwali with full zeal, the security forces who stay uptight, away from their families, safeguarding the country even during festivities, are also having their little celebrations at the border. Here are some moving pictures of the Diwali at border. Image: ANI

BSF Jawans celebrate with fire crackers at Attari- Wagah border/ Image: ANI

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel celebrate Diwali at Attari-Wagah border. Image: ANI