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BRIG AJIT Apte (Retd) was speaking during a special programme organised by the Army's Eastern Command in Kolkata on Friday that was attended by delegates from Bangladesh as part of Vijay Diwas celebrations.
On December 16, 1971, approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to the combined forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini. Bangladesh came into existence as a result of this war.
"The availability of a large number of weapons with both communities, as also the instability in Myanmar across the border, has certain implications for the situation in Manipur," General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command, Lt General Kalita said.
Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R.P Kalita on Saturday said that peace is returning to the conflict-ridden Manipur but there cannot be set time frame for the restoration of normalcy in north-eastern state.He said that efforts are on by the ...
On Vijay Diwas, commemorations across India honored the 1971 war victory. At the National War Memorial, top defense officials paid respects. In Jammu, Major Gen Gaurav Gautam honored fallen soldiers, praising their sacrifices. Lt Gen RP Kalita laid a wreath at Vijay Smarak in Kolkata. This day marks Pakistan's surrender in 1971, a pivotal moment leading to Bangladesh's creation. India's victory shattered Pakistan's two-nation theory. Vijay Diwas stands as a tribute to India's historic triumph, marking sacrifices of over 3,900 soldiers and 9,851 injuries in the 1971 Battle.