Diwali celebrated across Jammu, no traditional exchange of sweets along Indo-Pak border

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety across the Jammu region on Sunday.

However, there was no customary exchange of sweets with Pakistani soldiers along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC), officials said.

Barring a ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district, no untoward incident was reported from anywhere and the Diwali celebrations are going on peacefully, they said.

With the fall of dusk, the noise of firecrackers also grew louder as youngsters took to the streets to observe the festival.

The previous night saw the Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel illuminating the border fence with candle lights and 'diyas' (earthen lamps) at various places, conveying the festive mood of the jawans guarding the IB and the LoC, the officials said.

They said security across the region, especially along the border, has been stepped up to maintain a tight vigil and foil ...