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Army Mela & Victory March during Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations at Fazilka Military Station (View Pics)
Jagdish Thind
Fazilka, March 1, 2021: “Swarnim Vijay Varsh” to commemorate 50 years of Indian victory in the 1971 war, is being celebrated by Indian Army. Four Victory Flames in four cardinal directions commenced their grand journey on 16 December 2020.
The Victory Flame arrived at Fazilka Military Station on 23 February 2021 from Faridkot Military Station and will be stationed at Fazilka till 03 March 2021, after which it will move to Abohar Military Station.
Among the various ceremonies being organised by Fazilka Military Station, an Army Mela was organised on 26 February 2021. Weapon and Equipment display, live performance by Army Bands and join the Indian Army Campaign were the major highlights of the event.
The Veterans and Veernaris were felicitated by Station Commander, Fazilka Military Station during the event. A total, of 01 Veernari, 05 War Widows and 32 Veterans were felicitated at Fazilka. In addition, 100 children from different schools at Fazilka were also invited to witness these events.
This event will be followed by Victory March from Sanjeev Cinema to Clock Tower, Fazilka on 02 March 2021 before the flame is handed over to Abohar Military Station on March 3 2021.