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The Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 is heralded as one of the most convincing victories of the annals of the military history. It culminated with the abject surrender of Pakistani forces in East Pakistan (now, Bangladesh), with almost 1,00,000 being taken prisoners of war (PoWs), and eventually leading up to the liberation of Bangladesh on December 16. India and Bangladesh, since then, celebrate Vijay Diwas, also known as Victory day, every year to mark both the countries’ military victory over Pakistan. (PTI Photo)
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa pay tribute to the martyrs of Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at India Gate in New Delhi. (Image: Facebook/Nirmala Sitharaman)
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The Indian Defence Forces celebrate Vijay Diwas on December 16 to remember the day of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. (Image: Facebook/Nirmala Sitharaman)
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman writes a message on the occassion of 'Vijay Diwas' to pay homage to the martyrs of Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 near Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Army and Air Force jawans pay homage to the Martyrs of Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 near Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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On December 16 in 1971, nearly 93,000 troops of the Pakistan Army surrendered before the Indian Army. (PTI Photo)
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An Indian army paratrooper jumps from a plane carrying an Indian national flag during the "Vijay Diwas", a ceremony to celebrate the liberation of Bangladesh by the Indian Armed Forces on December 16 in 1971, in Kolkata. (Reuters Photo)
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Manipuri Polo team during Indian Army's Vijay Diwas celebrations at RCTC Ground in Kolkata. (PTI Photo)
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An Indian army soldier demonstrates his skills with his horse during the "Vijay Diwas", a ceremony to celebrate the liberation of Bangladesh by the Indian Armed Forces on December 16 in 1971, in Kolkata. (Reuters Photo)
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