Armed forces’ top brass celebrate Diwali with military personnel

From the frosty terrain of the Siachen Glacier to onboard indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, the top brass of India's military celebrated Diwali with Army jawans, air warriors and navy personnel at some of the most strategic locations in the country.

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‘The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram mountain range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.

"On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited the Ladakh sector and interacted with IAF and IA personnel deployed in the region. He commended them for their dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation's frontiers under challenging high-altitude conditions, and extended festive greetings to all," the Indian Air Force said in a post on X on Monday.

It also shared photos of the IAF chief's visit to the key military location in northern India.

Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, visited the Siachen Glacier to celebrate the festival with troops guarding the borders in this crucial sector.