Pune, Dec. 16 -- India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war stands as a golden chapter in the history of the Indian Army, said Col. Dr. N. S. Nyayapathi (Retd.) on Tuesday while speaking to the media after the Vijay Diwas programme.
To mark the victory day, a special programme was organised by the Southern Command of the Indian Army. Senior Officers from the Southern Command, veterans who had participated in the 1971 war, and their family members were present at the event. On the occasion, homage was paid to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.
Speaking after the programme, Col. Dr. Nyayapathi highlighted the historic significance of the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation. He sta...