Bravehearts of 1971 India-Pakistan war remembered

Bathinda, December 16

Lieutenant General JB Chaudhari, Chetak Corps commander, paid homage to fallen bravehearts on victory day of 1971 India-Pakistan war.

As part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations, on the occasion of golden jubilee of 1971 war, Lt Gen Chaudhari paid homage in a solemn wreath laying ceremony at "YodhaYaadgar", the Chetak Corps War Memorial.

Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year as a remembrance of the victory of India over Pakistan during 1971 war which resulted in liberation and creation of an independent Bangladesh.

On the occasion, Lt Gen Chaudhari urged all ranks to rededicate themselves in the service of the nation and announced that a large number of events are being organised by the Chetak Corps at various places in Punjab and Rajasthan. — TNS