CELEBRATIONS: Vajra Corps celebrates Vijay Diwas
Author(s): SK VyasVijay Diwas commemorates the finest hour of the Indian Armed Forces, which came about with the triumph in the 1971 war. Jalandhar, December 16, 2012: Vijay Diwas commemorates the finest hour of the Indian Armed Forces,...
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Dec 16, 2012 12:30
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Vijay Diwas commemorates the finest hour of the Indian Armed Forces, which came about with the triumph in the 1971 war.
Jalandhar, December 16, 2012: Vijay Diwas commemorates the finest hour of the Indian Armed Forces, which came about with the triumph in the 1971 war. This historic victory signifies a unique and unparalleled feat wherein our forces fought selflessly for a just and noble cause to liberate the people of Bangladesh. The Vajra Corps proved itsmettle on the strategicWestern Front and achieved its objectives with elan and vigour.
A proud nation conferred 8 MVCs, 47 VrCs and numerous other awards on the valiant men of the Vajra Corps. The Vajra Corps was also bestowed with the Theatre Honour : Punjab and Battle Honours : Sehjra and Dera Baba Nanak.
Lt Gen Sanjeev Madhok, General Officer Commanding Vajra Corps, Veterans of the 1971 war and other senior serving, retired officers, JCOs and OR paid homage and tributes to the Martyrs at the Vajra Corps War Memorial.
Lt Gen Sanjeev Madhok, General Officer Commanding Vajra Corps, while paying rich tributes to the Martyrs and their families assured them of full support.
He stressed the necessity of operational readiness and exhorted all ranks to be well prepared for any eventuality. Professional excellence alone can help us achieve such spectacular victories in the future.
