Duty before Diwali- an account from a Jawan’s heart.
Another one bites the dust ! In the recent light of events that played out yesterday on the LOC, we saw yet another act of the Indian Army's vigilance and valor! All this while we began our celebrations for Diwali while it was just another day for them. Does this ever make you think about how a soldier at the border would then perceive Diwali amidst such a collusive environment? well here's our take on that. Have a look at this account we tried recreating by abstracting a soldier's emotion on duty during Diwali - “ Sun gazing at us a little brighter from the fence today, not surprising though, it’s the day of lights and Diya’s after all. With the usual AKM: 7.62x39mm assault rifle on my shoulder I smile at my fellow commander who is laughing his heart out listening to his daughter on the other line, his attempt I believe, to cheer her up by promising that he would be there for her birthday very soon. The scene at border today however is a bit diff...