NE NEWS SERVICE
JAIPUR, DEC 28
The Indian Army has conducted a wreath laying ceremony to honour the supreme sacrifice made by its personnel at Nagi War Memorial, Srikaranpur in Sriganganagar District of Rajasthan on Tuesday, says a Defence release.
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The event also marks 50th anniversary of victory in Battle of Nagi. The Nagi War Memorial stands on the hallowed grounds where 21 of our soldiers laid down their lives to defend the honour of the motherland against Pakistan Army’s aggression ten days after the ceasefire was declared in the 1971 War.
Army commemorates Golden Jubilee of Battle of Nagi in Rajasthan
The event was attended by military personnel, veterans, Veer Naris, Civil dignitaries and local population of Sri Karanpur. Rich tributes were paid to the ‘Saviours of Nagi’, the statement added.
The event began with laying of wreaths by the Sri Ganganagar based army units, officials of the BSF and gallant veterans followed by senior Army officials.
While India is celebrating Swarnim Vijay Varsh as Golden Year of Victory of 1971 War, the efforts by the army, civil administration and the people of Nagi for honouring the heroes of Battle of Nagi was admirable. The coordination between the military, civil administration and local population will go a long way in nation building.