The citizens, including public representatives, officials concerned of the district administrations, across the Kumaon division paid tribute to the martyrs on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on Tuesday. To remember the martyrs, a programme was organised at the campus of the District Sainik Welfare Centre. Paying tributes to the martyrs, Deepak Rawat, District Magistrate, Nainital, said that the sacrifice of the martyrs will always be remembered. We must take inspiration from the sacrifice of the martyrs.
He also assured that all the issues related to those in the Army will be solved on a priority basis. Many retired army personnel were also honoured on this occasion. Major (retd) BS Rautela, City Magistrate, Haldwani, RD Paliwal, Captain (retd) DS Kharkwal, and many retired army personnel were among those present on the occasion.
People in other districts in the Kumaon division also paid tribute to the martyrs on Tuesday. Vijay Diwas marks India’s military victory over Pakistan during the India-Pakistan war of 1971, which resulted in the surrender of Pakistan Army and creation of Bangladesh. On this day in 1971, lt General AK Niyazi of the Pakistan Amy along with 93,000 troops surrendered to the Indian Army led by lt General JS Arora.