Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry

Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
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)
Decorations	1 Param Vir Chakra (Subedar Bana Singh) 3 Ashok Chakra 10 Maha Vir Chakras 34 Vir Chakras 4 Shaurya Chakras 56 Sena Medals.[1]
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

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. ^[2]