Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, December 16

Vajra Corps celebrated Vijay Diwas today to commemorate the finest hour of the Indian Armed Forces, which came with the triumph over Pakistan in the 1971 war.

Lt Gen Sanjeev Sharma, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, veterans of the war and other senior serving and retired officers paid homage and tributes to martyrs at the Vajra Shaurya Sthal.

The historic victory signifies a unique and unparalleled feat, wherein forces fought selflessly for a just and noble cause, to liberate people of East Pakistan. The Vajra Corps proved its mettle on the strategic western front and achieved its objectives with elan and vigour.

During the war, operations in the Vajra Corps Sector saw major battles at Dera Baba Nanak, Burj-Fatehpur and Sehjra Bulge where the enemy was pushed back. A proud nation conferred nine Maha Vir Chakras, 50 Vir Chakras and other awards on the valiant men of the Vajra Corps for their courage and selfless service to the nation.