Some Vir Naris were honored at Abohar Military Station. Tribune Photo

Our Correspondent

Abohar, March 5

As a part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, ‘veer naris’ were honoured by the Army during a function held at the Military Station today.

They were honoured in the presence of former servicemen. A ‘victory torch march’ was also organised. Children participated in ‘run for fun’.

Four ‘vijay mashals’ have been sent to different parts of the country that would return to Delhi after completing the year-long tour. One of the ‘mashals’ was given a rousing reception recently at the Major Surinder Prasad Memorial, located near the alma mater of the 1965 war hero, who was was awarded the Vir Chakra posthumously.