J&K Light Infantry Receives Victory Flame In Commemoration Of 1971 India-Pakistan War

In commemoration of the event, Army Bands put up a spectacular performance of martial music, which was followed by a Guard of Honour to the Victory Flame, felicitation of veterans and Veer Naris.

As part of celebrations of 50 years of India's triumph over Pakistan in 1971 war, soldiers and war veterans at Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI) Regimental Centre in Srinagar on Sunday recieved the Victory Flame. In commemoration of the event, Army Bands put up a spectacular performance of martial music, which was followed by a Guard of Honour to the Victory Flame, felicitation of veterans and Veer Naris. A wreath laying ceremony was also held for tribute to the martyrs of JKLI regiment. "As you all know we celebrate December 16 as Vijay Diwas commemorating the Kargil war. This year we decided to celebrate 50 years of 1971 war as ''Swarnim Vijay Varsh'' today. The ''Victory Flame'' has been brought to JKLI Regimental Centre today. This was welcomed by war veterans and decorated serving soldiers," said Brgt S Seth, Commandent JKLI Centre, Rangrath. "Our regiment got three Battle Honour and 28 Gallantry Awards. I am glad that as a soldier, we got to hounour the 1971 war heroes and veer naris. I reassure them that their martyrdom and valour will never be forgotton," he added.