Nation observes ‘Vijay Diwas’

Friday, December 16, 2011: Vijay Diwas is commemorated every 16 December in India as it marks the decisive military victory over Arch-rival Pakistan achieved on 16 December, 1971.
General AAK Niazi, the Commanding officer of the Pakistani Armed Forces located in East Pakistan, surrendered his forces to Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora, the Allied forces commander. India also commemorates victory over Pakistan on the same day in 1971 on Vijay Diwas.
The anniversary of Vijay Diwas is observed across India by paying rich tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation. Most important celebration is held in nation’s capital New Delhi where Defence Minister and head of all three wings of the armed forces pays homage at Amar Javan Jyoti at India Gate.

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