Jammu, December 16

The Army today celebrated ‘Vijay Diwas’ with traditional enthusiasm at Northern Command headquarters at Udhampur.On this occasion, a wreath-laying ceremony was organised at the Dhruva Shahid Smarak to pay homage to the gallant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice.Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen D Anbu, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, said, “The supreme sacrifice and undeterred grit of the valiant soldiers of the Indian Army has changed the course of history. Their indomitable courage, unflagging zeal and dogged determination shall always be a greatest source of inspiration for all ranks of the Army.”It was on this day in 1971 that the Pakistani troops surrendered to the Indian Army in Dhaka. It was the largest military surrender after World War II. The historic victory signifies a unique and unparalleled feat wherein the Indian Army fought selflessly for a noble cause to liberate the people of erstwhile East Pakistan leading to the creation of an independent Bangladesh. — TNS