AMRISTAR, Mar 6: As part of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ commemorating the military victory of India in the Indo-Pak war of 1971, the Victory Mashaal was carried from Pul Moran to Attari, which witnessed a historic battle in the war, on Saturday.
A grand reception ceremony was organised at Attari, where the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal team was received by Mr Jaswinder Gill, son of Late Col S S Gill, Vir Chakra awardee of 1971 war.
War veterans, veer naris, dignitaries, NCC cadets, school children and locals gathered to receive the team. A patriotic cultural extravaganza followed by felicitation of martyr families, veterans and Veer Naris by General Officer Commanding Panther Division was organised.
The event was witnessed by various local dignitaries from Civil Administration, Army, State Police, Municipal Corporation Amritsar and Border Security Force.
The Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from Attari is all set to travel to the battle fields of Fatehpur, Dera Baba Nanak, Tibri and Madhopur. The journey is a source of inspiration for the nation and future generations. (UNI)
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