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	==Engagements==		==Engagements==
	[[File:Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) soldier.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|A JAK LI soldier guarding [[India Gate]] in [[New Delhi]] with an [[INSAS rifle]].]]		[[File:Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) soldier.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|A JAK LI soldier guarding [[India Gate]] in [[New Delhi]] with an [[INSAS rifle]].]]
	The JAK LI has served with honour in numerous theaters.<ref name="ia-jakli">[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619093450/http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html\|date=June 19, ~~2022~~}}</ref>		The JAK LI has served with honour in numerous theaters.<ref name="ia-jakli">[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619093450/http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html\|date=June 19, 2009}}</ref>

	===Siachen Conflict===		===Siachen Conflict===
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	===UN Peacekeeping in Somalia===		===UN Peacekeeping in Somalia===
	{{Main\|UNITAF}}		{{Main\|UNITAF}}
	In 1992–93, the 2nd battalion was deployed as a part of [[UNOSOM II]], the UN Peacekeeping Mission in [[Somalia]].<ref name="globalsecurity.org">{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-jakli.htm\|title=Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry [JAKLI]\|first=John\|last=Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=14 July ~~2022~~}}</ref>		In 1992–93, the 2nd battalion was deployed as a part of [[UNOSOM II]], the UN Peacekeeping Mission in [[Somalia]].<ref name="globalsecurity.org">{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-jakli.htm\|title=Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry [JAKLI]\|first=John\|last=Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>

	===Kargil War===		===Kargil War===

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	\| colors_label = War Cry		\| colors_label = War Cry
	\| current_commander =		\| current_commander =
	\| colonel_of_the_regiment = Lt Gen MK Das, SM**, VSM<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/223002.pdf\|title=Gazette of India No 45\|date=2020-11-07\|access-date=2020-11-24}}</ref>		\| colonel_of_the_regiment = Lt Gen MK Das,PVSM, SM**, VSM<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/223002.pdf\|title=Gazette of India No 45\|date=2020-11-07\|access-date=2020-11-24}}</ref>
	\| nickname =		\| nickname =
	\| notable_commanders =Lt Gen [[Satish Dua]], PVSM,UYSM,SM,VSM		\| notable_commanders =Lt Gen [[Satish Dua]], PVSM,UYSM,SM,VSM
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	* 34 Vir Chakras		* 34 Vir Chakras
	* 4 Shaurya Chakras		* 4 Shaurya Chakras
	* 56 Sena Medals.<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/116-Jak-Li.html \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|access-date=2009-07-05 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090818171931/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/116-Jak-Li.html \|archive-date=2009-08-18 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		* 56 Sena Medals.<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/116-Jak-Li.html \|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - J&K Light Infantry \|access-date=2009-07-05 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090818171931/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/116-Jak-Li.html \|archive-date=2009-08-18 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
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	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 and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu & Kashmir]] and ethnic groups from the state. The Jammu and ~~Kahmir~~ 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 Award\|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. <ref name=ia-hist>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C_1.aspx?MnId=gsraipTJ3a8=&ParentID=VE+Qz4Hs3Yo= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>		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 and Kashmir (state)\|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 Award\|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. <ref name=ia-hist>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C_1.aspx?MnId=gsraipTJ3a8=&ParentID=VE+Qz4Hs3Yo= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	==Engagements==		==Engagements==
	[[File:Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) soldier.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|A JAK LI soldier guarding [[India Gate]] in [[New Delhi]] with an [[INSAS rifle]].]]		[[File:Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) soldier.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|A JAK LI soldier guarding [[India Gate]] in [[New Delhi]] with an [[INSAS rifle]].]]
	The JAK LI has served with honour in numerous theaters.<ref name=ia-jakli>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html ] {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619093450/http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html \|date=June 19, ~~2009~~ }}</ref>		The JAK LI has served with honour in numerous theaters.<ref name="ia-jakli">[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619093450/http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html\|date=June 19, 2022}}</ref>

	===Siachen Conflict===		===Siachen Conflict===
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	===UN Peacekeeping in Somalia===		===UN Peacekeeping in Somalia===
	{{Main\|UNITAF}}		{{Main\|UNITAF}}
	In 1992–93, the 2nd battalion was deployed as a part of [[UNOSOM II]], the UN Peacekeeping Mission in [[Somalia]].<ref name="globalsecurity.org">{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-jakli.htm\|title=Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry [JAKLI]\|first=John\|last=Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=14 July ~~2016~~}}</ref>		In 1992–93, the 2nd battalion was deployed as a part of [[UNOSOM II]], the UN Peacekeeping Mission in [[Somalia]].<ref name="globalsecurity.org">{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-jakli.htm\|title=Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry [JAKLI]\|first=John\|last=Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=14 July 2022}}</ref>

	===Kargil War===		===Kargil War===
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	[[File:The President of India, Shri K R Narayanan presenting the colors to JAKLI Regiment at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Oct 09, 1998.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The regiment getting its colours from the President Mr KR Narayanan]]		[[File:The President of India, Shri K R Narayanan presenting the colors to JAKLI Regiment at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Oct 09, 1998.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The regiment getting its colours from the President Mr KR Narayanan]]
	===Battle Honours===		===Battle Honours===
	* Laleali, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/><ref name=laleali>[https://archive.today/20130203142401/http://vinayk.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/07/war-memorial-at-laleali.htm WAR MEMORIAL AT LALEALI : Honey Vinay blogs on sulekha, Current Affairs blogs, Honey Vinay blog from india]. Vinayk.sulekha.com (2007-04-25). Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref><ref name=chanddas>{{cite book\|author=Chand N. Das \|title=Hours of Glory: famous battles of the Indian army, 1801–1971 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6QpuAAAAMAAJ \|access-date=21 March 2011 \|year=1997 \|publisher=Vision Books}}</ref>		* Laleali, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/><ref name=laleali>[https://archive.today/20130203142401/http://vinayk.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/07/war-memorial-at-laleali.htm WAR MEMORIAL AT LALEALI : Honey Vinay blogs on sulekha, Current Affairs blogs, Honey Vinay blog from india]. Vinayk.sulekha.com (2007-04-25). Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref><ref name=chanddas>{{cite book\|author=Chand N. Das \|title=Hours of Glory: famous battles of the Indian army, 1801–1971 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6QpuAAAAMAAJ \|access-date=21 March 2011 \|year=1997 \|publisher=Vision Books\|isbn=9788170940692 }}</ref>
	* Picquet 707, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/><ref name=chanddas/>		* Picquet 707, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/><ref name=chanddas/>
	* Shingo River Valley, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/>		* Shingo River Valley, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/>
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	===Gallantry Awards===		===Gallantry Awards===
	The following personnel of the JAK LI, have received the highest honors for gallantry:		The following personnel of the JAK LI, have received the highest honors for gallantry:
	*Colonel Manoram Yadav - [[Sena Medal]], 17 JAKLI		* Colonel Manoram Yadav - [[Sena Medal]], 17 JAKLI
			* Major Hitesh Kumar Dhankhar - [[Sena Medal]] (Gallantry), 10 JAK LI
	* Captain Shashi Kant Sharma - [[Sena Medal]] (Gallantry) (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, [[Operation Meghdoot]]		* Captain Shashi Kant Sharma - [[Sena Medal]] (Gallantry) (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, [[Operation Meghdoot]]
	* Naib Subedar [[Bana Singh]] - [[Param Vir Chakra]], 8 JAK LI, Operation Meghdoot		* Naib Subedar [[Bana Singh]] - [[Param Vir Chakra]], 8 JAK LI, Operation Meghdoot
	* Lieutenant [[Triveni Singh]] - [[Ashoka Chakra]] (posthumous), 5 JAK LI		* Lieutenant [[Triveni Singh]] - [[Ashoka Chakra]] (posthumous), 5 JAK LI
	* Captain [[Keishing Clifford Nongrum]] - [[Maha Vir Chakra]] (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, [[Kargil War]]<ref name=ia-nongrum>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=9v80fwD6BY0=&ParentID=t9zJZfWsUi8= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>		* Captain [[Keishing Clifford Nongrum]] - [[Maha Vir Chakra]] (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, [[Kargil War]]<ref name=ia-nongrum>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=9v80fwD6BY0=&ParentID=t9zJZfWsUi8= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>
	*Capt Amol Kalia - Vir Chakra (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, Kargil War		* Capt Amol Kalia - Vir Chakra (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, Kargil War
	* Naib Subedar [[Chuni Lal]] - [[Ashok Chakra Award\|Ashok Chakra]] (posthumous), [[Vir Chakra]], Sena Medal (Gallantry)		* Naib Subedar [[Chuni Lal]] - [[Ashok Chakra Award\|Ashok Chakra]] (posthumous), [[Vir Chakra]], Sena Medal (Gallantry)
	* Brigadier [[Varinder Singh Minhas]] - [[Vir Chakra]], [[Sena Medal]], 12 JAK LI		* Brigadier [[Varinder Singh Minhas]] - [[Vir Chakra]], [[Sena Medal]], 12 JAK LI
	* Second Lieutenant. Rajiv Pande - [[Vir Chakra]]		* Second Lieutenant. Rajiv Pande - [[Vir Chakra]]
	* Major Rohit Sharma - [[Shaurya Chakra]] (posthumous), 8 JAK LI,		* Major Rohit Sharma - [[Shaurya Chakra]] (posthumous), 8 JAK LI,
	* Lance Naik [[Nazir Ahmad Wani]] -[[Ashok Chakra Award\|Ashok Chakra]] (posthumous), [[Sena Medal]] (Bar) 162 INF BN (TA) JAK LI		* Lance Naik [[Nazir Ahmad Wani]] -[[Ashok Chakra Award\|Ashok Chakra]] (posthumous), [[Sena Medal]] and Bar, 162 INF BN (TA) JAK LI

	==President's Standard==		==President's Standard==
	The President , Mr [[K. R. Narayanan]], presented the colours to the regiment at its regimental centre on 9 October 1998.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98oct10/j&k.htm#5\|title=President presents Colours to J&KLI\|date=1998-10-10\|access-date=2021-02-22}}</ref>		The President , Mr [[K. R. Narayanan]], presented the colours to the regiment at its regimental centre on 9 October 1998.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98oct10/j&k.htm#5\|title=President presents Colours to J&KLI\|date=1998-10-10\|access-date=2021-02-22}}</ref>

			==See also==
			* [[Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Regiment]]
			* [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]]

	==References==		==References==

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	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 and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu & Kashmir]] and ethnic groups from the state. The Jammu and Kahmir 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 Award\|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.<ref name=ia-hist>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C_1.aspx?MnId=gsraipTJ3a8=&ParentID=VE+Qz4Hs3Yo= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>		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 and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu & Kashmir]] and ethnic groups from the state. The Jammu and Kahmir 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 Award\|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. <ref name=ia-hist>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C_1.aspx?MnId=gsraipTJ3a8=&ParentID=VE+Qz4Hs3Yo= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	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 and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu & Kashmir]] and ethnic groups from the state. The Jammu and Kahmir 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 Award\|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. <ref name=ia-hist>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C_1.aspx?MnId=gsraipTJ3a8=&ParentID=VE+Qz4Hs3Yo= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>		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 and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu & Kashmir]] and ethnic groups from the state. The Jammu and Kahmir 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 Award\|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.<ref name=ia-hist>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C_1.aspx?MnId=gsraipTJ3a8=&ParentID=VE+Qz4Hs3Yo= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>

	==History==		==History==

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| unit_name = Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
| image = JAK LI Regiment Insignia.gif
| image_size = 250 px
| caption = Regimental Insignia of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
| dates = 1947–present
| country = {{flagicon|India}} [[India]]
| branch = [[File:Flag of Indian Army.svg|24px]] [[Indian Army]]
| type = Light Infantry
| role = [[Infantry]]
| garrison = [[Awantipora]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]]
| garrison_label =
| size = 15 battalions
| colors = Bharat Mata Ki Jai (Victory to Mother India)
| colors_label = War Cry
| current_commander =
| colonel_of_the_regiment = Lt Gen MK Das, SM**, VSM<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/223002.pdf|title=Gazette of India No 45|date=2020-11-07|access-date=2020-11-24}}</ref>
| nickname =
| notable_commanders =Lt Gen [[Satish Dua]], PVSM,UYSM,SM,VSM
| motto = ''Balidanam Vir Lakshanam'' ''(Sacrifice is a characteristic of the Brave)''
| identification_symbol = A pair of crossed rifles
| identification_symbol_label = Regimental Insignia
| march =
| anniversaries =
| decorations = * 1 Param Vir Chakra (Subedar [[Bana Singh]])

* 3 Ashok Chakra
* 10 Maha Vir Chakras
* 34 Vir Chakras
* 4 Shaurya Chakras
* 56 Sena Medals.<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/116-Jak-Li.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-07-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090818171931/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/116-Jak-Li.html |archive-date=2009-08-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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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 and Kashmir (state)|Jammu & Kashmir]] and ethnic groups from the state. The Jammu and Kahmir 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 Award|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. <ref name=ia-hist>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C_1.aspx?MnId=gsraipTJ3a8=&ParentID=VE+Qz4Hs3Yo= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>

==History==
In response to the [[Pakistan]]i [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1947|invasion]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Kashmir]] in 1947, local militias were raised for specific sectors, such as [[Jammu]], [[Leh]], [[Nubra Valley|Nubra]], etc. The militias were a paramilitary force under the Indian [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] and operated on the Line of Control.<ref name=ia-hist/> Following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], in 1963 the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia were spun off to form the [[Ladakh Scouts]].

The militias conducted themselves with great distinction during the [[Indo-Pakistan War of 1965]] and earned 3 battle honours during the [[Indo-Pakistan War of 1971]]. The troopers of the force felt strongly that they wanted the dignity and privileges of a regular army unit, especially keeping in mind their performance and sacrifice in the recent wars. Keeping this in mind, the then head of the J&K Militia, [[Brigadier]] Lekhraj Singh Puar of the [[Garhwal Rifles]], who was on deputation to the Ministry of Home Affairs from the Indian Army, prepared and presented plans to the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] for conversion of the militia into regular unit on his own initiative. These efforts bore fruit, and in 1972, the J&K Militia was converted to a full-fledged Army regiment as the Jammu and Kashmir Militia under the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]]. Brigadier Puar went on to become the first Colonel of the Regiment. In 1976, the regiment was renamed as the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry.

==Engagements==
[[File:Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) soldier.jpg|thumb|240px|A JAK LI soldier guarding [[India Gate]] in [[New Delhi]] with an [[INSAS rifle]].]]
The JAK LI has served with honour in numerous theaters.<ref name=ia-jakli>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619093450/http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/infantry/inf_jakli.html |date=June 19, 2009 }}</ref>

===Siachen Conflict===
{{Main|Siachen Conflict}}
In 1984, units of the JAK LI were deployed to the [[Siachen Glacier]] as part of [[Operation Meghdoot]]. The 8th battalion (8 JAK LI) earned great honour by capturing a Pakistani post at 21,000 feet on the Siachen Glacier in 1987. Naib Subedar [[Bana Singh]] earned the [[Param Vir Chakra]] for the regiment in this battle. He is the first and so far only recipient of the PVC for the regiment.<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com"/> Major (later Brigadier) [[Varinder Singh Minhas|V.S. Minhas]] and 2Lt. Rajiv Pande won a [[Vir Chakra]] for gallantry displayed during the same engagement.

===IPKF and Sri Lanka===
{{Main|Operation Pawan}}

In 1987, JAK LI units were deployed to [[Sri Lanka]] as part of [[Operation Pawan]].

===UN Peacekeeping in Somalia===
{{Main|UNITAF}}
In 1992–93, the 2nd battalion was deployed as a part of [[UNOSOM II]], the UN Peacekeeping Mission in [[Somalia]].<ref name="globalsecurity.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-jakli.htm|title=Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry [JAKLI]|first=John|last=Pike|work=globalsecurity.org|access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>

===Kargil War===
{{Main|Kargil War}}
In 1999, JAK LI earned honours in the [[Kargil War]]. The [[Chief of Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]] made a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to the 12th battalion for their exceptionally gallant and sterling performance during the battles of Point 5203 on the night of 10/11 June 1999 and Point 4812 on the night of 30 June/1 July 1999 in [[Batalik]]. The overall performance of the battalion during [[Operation Vijay (1999)|Operation Vijay]] was exceptional and marked with exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.<ref name="globalsecurity.org"/>

==Units==
[[File:The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry marching contingent passes through the Rajpath during the 65th Republic Day Parade 2014, in New Delhi on January 26, 2014.jpg|thumb|305x305px|The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry marching contingent of the 11th Battalion passes through the Rajpath during the 65th Republic Day Parade, 2014|alt=|right]]
*1st Battalion
*2nd Battalion
*3rd Battalion
*4th Battalion
*5th Battalion (Ashok Chakra Paltan)
*6th Battalion
*8th Battalion (Param Vir Chakra Paltan) (Ashok Chakra Paltan)
*9th Battalion
*10th Battalion
*11th Battalion
*12th Battalion
*13th Battalion
*15th Battalion
*16th Battalion
*17th Battalion
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*161 Infantry Battalion (TA) (H&H)
*162 Infantry Battalion (TA) (H&H) (Ashok Chakra Paltan)
*7th Battalion is now 1st Battalion, [[Ladakh Scouts]]
*14th Battalion is now 2nd Battalion, Ladakh Scouts

==Distinctions==
[[File:The President of India, Shri K R Narayanan presenting the colors to JAKLI Regiment at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Oct 09, 1998.jpg|thumb|right|The regiment getting its colours from the President Mr KR Narayanan]]
===Battle Honours===
* Laleali, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/><ref name=laleali>[https://archive.today/20130203142401/http://vinayk.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/07/war-memorial-at-laleali.htm WAR MEMORIAL AT LALEALI : Honey Vinay blogs on sulekha, Current Affairs blogs, Honey Vinay blog from india]. Vinayk.sulekha.com (2007-04-25). Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref><ref name=chanddas>{{cite book|author=Chand N. Das |title=Hours of Glory: famous battles of the Indian army, 1801–1971 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6QpuAAAAMAAJ |access-date=21 March 2011 |year=1997 |publisher=Vision Books}}</ref>
* Picquet 707, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/><ref name=chanddas/>
* Shingo River Valley, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971<ref name=ia-hist/>
* Gutrian, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
* Batalik, Indo-Pak War of 1999

===Gallantry Awards===
The following personnel of the JAK LI, have received the highest honors for gallantry:
*Colonel Manoram Yadav - [[Sena Medal]], 17 JAKLI
* Captain Shashi Kant Sharma - [[Sena Medal]] (Gallantry) (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, [[Operation Meghdoot]]
* Naib Subedar [[Bana Singh]] - [[Param Vir Chakra]], 8 JAK LI, Operation Meghdoot
* Lieutenant [[Triveni Singh]] - [[Ashoka Chakra]] (posthumous), 5 JAK LI
* Captain [[Keishing Clifford Nongrum]] - [[Maha Vir Chakra]] (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, [[Kargil War]]<ref name=ia-nongrum>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=9v80fwD6BY0=&ParentID=t9zJZfWsUi8= Official Website of Indian Army]. Indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved on 2011-03-21.</ref>
*Capt Amol Kalia - Vir Chakra (posthumous), 12 JAK LI, Kargil War
* Naib Subedar [[Chuni Lal]] - [[Ashok Chakra Award|Ashok Chakra]] (posthumous), [[Vir Chakra]], Sena Medal (Gallantry)
* Brigadier [[Varinder Singh Minhas]] - [[Vir Chakra]], [[Sena Medal]], 12 JAK LI
* Second Lieutenant. Rajiv Pande - [[Vir Chakra]]
* Major Rohit Sharma - [[Shaurya Chakra]] (posthumous), 8 JAK LI,
* Lance Naik [[Nazir Ahmad Wani]] -[[Ashok Chakra Award|Ashok Chakra]] (posthumous), [[Sena Medal]] (Bar) 162 INF BN (TA) JAK LI

==President's Standard==
The President , Mr [[K. R. Narayanan]], presented the colours to the regiment at its regimental centre on 9 October 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98oct10/j&k.htm#5|title=President presents Colours to J&KLI|date=1998-10-10|access-date=2021-02-22}}</ref>

==References==
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