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India: Security forces’ personnel posted in Kashmir celebrate Holi with fervour

India: Security forces’ personnel posted in Kashmir celebrate Holi with fervour

Holi Kashmir

While the whole nation celebrates theHoli festival across India, the soldiers of the Border Security Force, Indian Army, and CRPF posted in the Kashmir Valley are spreading the message of brotherhood and unity. Away from their homes, these soldiers make sure to celebrate all festivals with full fervour.

The BSF Frontier of Kashmir Division,whichmans the Line of Control and also takes care of the operational duties, organised the Holy celebrations for troops posted at Humhama BSF Headquarters in Budgam district. The BSF jawans from different parts of the country were seen celebrating the festival of colours like a family. These festivals are alsodays when there are no barriers of hierarchy, as all celebrate the festival together.

"BSF has a tradition of celebrating all festivals from every religion with a lot of joy. This is a day when we don'tfollow any hierarchy. It helps in taking away our stress as well. I want to tell the nation that our soldiers are guarding the borders and we are always ready to tackle any situation on the LoC and make sure our country stays safe,'' said Ashok Yadav, IG BSF Frontier, Kashmir Division.

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The celebrations were attended by all the soldiers from all religions. It also sets an example of brotherhood among the soldiers and sends a message of unity to the citizens of the country.

''I love the festival of Holi,we are enjoying it so much. We are far from our home, but we are enjoying it. We are not feeling away from home, all of us,whether Hindus orMuslims, celebrate Holi. We celebrate all festivals together whether it's Holi or Eid. We are always together,'' said Azhar Udin Khan, a BSF soldier.

Similar celebrations were held for soldiers of the Indian Army, CRPF, and Border Security Forces across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Idrees Lone

Idrees Lone is an award-winning journalist from Jammu & Kashmir with over 18 years of experience, currently working as Senior Special Correspondent at WION. He has extensively cove...Read More