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In Photos: Remembering the heroes of the 1971 India-Pakistan war

Updated On: 16 December, 2022 11:52 AM IST |

Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Pic/PTI

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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan pays tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas Pic/PTI
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan pays tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas Pic/PTI
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade paid tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade paid tribute at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, in New Delhi

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The day is observed every year as 'Vijay Diwas' to commemorate the victory of the Indian forces

The day is observed every year as 'Vijay Diwas' to commemorate the victory of the Indian forces

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"Today, on Vijay Diwas, the Nation salutes the exemplary courage, bravery and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. The 1971 war was the triumph of humanity over inhumanity, virtue over misconduct and justice over injustice. India is proud of its Armed Forces," Rajnath Singh tweeted

"Today, on Vijay Diwas, the Nation salutes the exemplary courage, bravery and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. The 1971 war was the triumph of humanity over inhumanity, virtue over misconduct and justice over injustice. India is proud of its Armed Forces," Rajnath Singh tweeted

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Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande hosted an 'At Home' event on Thursday on the eve of the Vijay Diwas which was attended by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande hosted an 'At Home' event on Thursday on the eve of the Vijay Diwas which was attended by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others

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