Srinagar, Oct 20 (KNO): As Diwali was observed across India, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir marked the festival by lighting candles along the fences.
Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that personnel placed candles in multiple sectors, including Tangdhar, Keran, Gurez, Uri, and Akhnoor, as well as along RS Pura in Jammu and other IB and LoC areas. Night patrolling and monitoring continued in all sectors while the candles were arranged along the fences, they said.
"BSF teams are deployed around the clock to monitor cross-border movements and respond to any unusual activity," the officials said, adding that night patrols were intensified in key areas along both the IB and LoC, including north Kashmir and the Jammu division.
Army officials said that coordination with the BSF has been increased to maintain joint patrolling and observation posts in strategic locations. Surveillance continues to ensure prompt response capability in case of incidents.
They said that with the latest technology, including drones and vehicles, security forces are monitoring the border round the clock to foil any infiltration, cross-border terrorism, or other activity from the enemy side.
A BSF officer posted on the LoC said teams are deployed throughout the night to observe any unusual activity. “Our operations continue while we mark the festival in this way. We ensure citizens can celebrate without any security threat,” he said. “National security is our Diwali. While citizens celebrate the festival, our focus is on maintaining vigilance along the IB and the LoC."
In addition to lighting candles along the fences, BSF and Army personnel at forward posts exchanged sweets among themselves—(KNO)