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Commemorating the victory of Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in 1971, Vijay Diwas was celebrated at all stations of South Western Command on Friday. Lt Gen AS Bhinder, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command paid homage to the bravehearts with a wreath laying ceremony at the main function.
The Army Commander greeted all ranks of the command on the occasion and exhorted them to remain eternally vigilant and emulate the devotion and resoluteness of the war veterans & bravehearts, which has bought Indian Army to the pinnacle of professional glory.(SUBHEAD)
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 16 December as on this day in 1971, India defeated Pakistan, which resulted in the unilateral surrender of the Pakistan Army and the subsequent formation of Bangladesh. The largest military surrender after World War II took place at Dhaka when the General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Arora accepted the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops from Lt Gen AAK Niazi of the Pakistan Army.
This glorious day in the annals of history of the Indian Army was made possible due to the supreme sacrifice of gallant soldiers during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The Indian Army changed the course of history with its undeterred courage, dedication and professionalism, bringing glory and honour to the Nation.
