New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Indian armed forces are observing "60 Years of Victory" in the 1965 India-Pakistan War this month as the nation commemorates the 60th anniversary of its victory in the 1965 India-Pakistan War.

On the occasion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed war veterans at South Block, New Delhi and paid tribute to their courage and sacrifice.

Speaking to ANI, Colonel H.C. Sharma (Retd.) of the 13 Punjab Regiment recalled the fierce battle for Dograi, an industrial town near Lahore that was heavily fortified by Pakistani forces during the 1965 war.

Sharing his first-hand experience from the battlefield, Sharma said, "Our company had already crossed the starting line, but the enemy was hidden in concrete pillboxes and op...