Army officers and veterans pay homage to the martyrs at the Vajra Corps War Memorial in Jalandhar Cantt. Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, December 16

Vajra Corps celebrated Vijay Diwas today, commemorating the finest hour of the Indian Armed Forces, which came with the triumph over Pakistan in the 1971 war.The historic victory signifies a unique and unparalleled feat wherein Indian forces fought to liberate the people of East Pakistan.The Vajra Corps proved its mettle on the strategic western front and achieved its objective. A proud nation conferred eight Maha Vir Chakras, 47 Vir Chakras and other numerous awards to the valiant men of the Vajra Corps.Lt Gen Dushyant Singh, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, veterans of the war and other senior serving and retired officers paid homage to the martyrs at the Vajra Corps War Memorial.Lt Gen Dushyant Singh dedicated an IVRS-based Veterans Emergency helpline ‘1904’ (VE-CARE) for veterans of Jalandhar and neighbouring areas.The IVRS-based helpline would facilitate the veterans to get immediate medical assistance.The senior most veteran Lt Gen SS Sangra lauded the initiative while making the first call to mark the beginning of the helpline.