Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regimental center is in Srinagar's Airport Complex at Awantipora with a winter setup near Jammu. Its regimental insignia consists of a pair of crossed rifles. The regiment mostly consists of volunteers from the state of Jammu & Kashmir and ethnic groups from the state. The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is considered to be one of the most decorated regiment of the Indian army having won 1 Param Veer Chakra and 3 Ashok Chakra. Naib Subedar Chuni Lal of the 8th battalion Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is one of the most decorated personnel of the Indian Army.
| Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry | |
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Regimental Insignia of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry | |
| Active | 1947–present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Light Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 15 battalions |
| Garrison/HQ | Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Motto(s) | Balidanam Vir Lakshanam (Sacrifice is a characteristic of the Brave) |
| War Cry | Bharat Mata Ki Jai (Victory to Mother India) |
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| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lt Gen Manish Erry |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Satish Dua, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM |
| Insignia | |
| Regimental Insignia | A pair of crossed rifles |
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