On December 16, 1971, the Indian armed forces scored a decisive victory over Pakistan, forcing 93,000 Pakistani troops to lay down their arms in Dhaka and leading to the creation of Bangladesh from East Pakistan.

India-Bangladesh mark 54th anniversary of Vijay Diwas. Here's what happened on this day. Know all about it

This Vijay Diwas, the Meghna heli-bridge stands as a symbol of bold leadership, innovation, and courage. Without Sagat Singh’s decision to defy orders and move fast, the war could have dragged on, allowing foreign powers to interfere and possibly deny Bangladesh its freedom.

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That crisis which was born from the humanitarian catastrophe in East Pakistan and the massive refugee influx into India not only tested New Delhi’s diplomacy but also defence preparedness on an unmatched scale.

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The news article shared by the Army talked about the developments during a Rajya Sabha session in 1971, months before India went to war with Pakistan, which led to the creation of Bangladesh in December.

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In some of the cases, dummy structures were constructed or camouflage techniques were used to reduce radar visibility and evade detection. India news pakistan

Taj Mahal was covered in giant green sheets during 1971 India-Pakistan war | Here's why

During the Parliament winter session, Priyanka Gandhi, in her Zero Hour reference, said that the picture was removed on Monday, which also happens to be Vijay Diwas. 



Photo of Pakistan surrendering before India removed from Army headquarters: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

52 years ago on December 16, India witnessed its greatest military triumph after it crushed Pakistan. Bangladesh was liberated. What was Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw widely known as Sam Bahadur's Gameplan? How did The 1971 war change the geopolitical landscape of South Asia?

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Swarnim Vijay Varsh -1971 War Veterans and Families felicitated by Army

16 December marks the 50th anniversary of India's victory on pakistan in the 1971 war to mark the event Indian prime minister narendra modi lit the golden flame also known as swarnim vijay mashal in the honour of the soldiers,

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit the "Swarnim Vijay Mashal" in the honour of  martyred soldier

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'The gifts are to be showcased at the Bangladesh army and air force museums' a defence ministry spokesman said

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The BSF DG said the sole aim of these unprovoked firing incidents on the border is to 'push' in terrorists into India.

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As the Indian Army raced towards Dacca, the Mukti Bahini was a great help in terms of the accurate intelligence that only they could have provided.

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Commander Babru Bhan Yadav, Mahavir Chakra led India's attack on the Karachi port, which destroyed nearly 50 per cent of the fuel reserves of Karachi Zone and 70?per cent?of ammunition.

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Arjan Singh is credited with re-building the air force from the 1965 debacle to its face biggest challenge in 1971, when it came into its own for the liberation of Bangladesh.

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NDA's vice-presidential nominee M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday asked Islamabad to recall the 1971 war and said aiding and abetting terror will not help them

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Jamaat-e-Islami financier Mir Quasem Ali's hanging elicited an 'unfair trial' response from Pakistan to which Bangladesh strongly retaliated

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Photo of Pakistan surrendering before India removed from Army headquarters: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Photo of Pakistan surrendering before India removed from Army headquarters: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

1971 war: Remembering the 1971 Indo-Pak war

US Congressmen introduce resolution urging Biden to recognise Pak 'genocide' in 1971 war

In Maldives Parliament, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina recalls Pakistani atrocities of 1971

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir, which was destroyed by Pakistan Army in 1971

Swarnim Vijay Varsh -1971 War Veterans and Families felicitated by Army

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit the "Swarnim Vijay Mashal" in the honour of martyred soldier

PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers on 50th anniversary of 1971 India-Pakistan war

250-kg live bomb from 1971 war found buried near Dhaka airport

Captain Amarinder seeks release of 1971 war prisoners from Pakistan

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