After touring some forward posts, the President joined the 25th Infantry Division in Rajouri for a bara khana, or big feast.

Kalam picked up his own plate and loaded it with puris, rice, fried okra and alu-mattar.

He then joined a group of soldiers at a table located at a corner of the venue.

A bara khana is a traditional event organised by army formations to mark special occasions and visits by dignitaries.

Also See: Defending The Thar