Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
| 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 PK Mishra |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Satish Dua, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM |
| Insignia | |
| Regimental Insignia | A pair of crossed rifles |
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The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regimental centre 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 primarily consists of volunteers from Jammu and Kashmir, comprising ethnic groups from the region. The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is considered to be one of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army, having received one Param Vir Chakra and three 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.