Kohima, October 9 (MExN): Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame, which commemorates the Golden Jubilee of India's historic victory over Pakistan in 1971 War, was flagged off from the National War Memorial, New Delhi on 16 Dec last year. The Flame entered Nagaland and reached Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur on October 9 amidst a grand welcome ceremony with full military honours and fanfare.
Earlier, the Victory Flame started in the morning from Jorahat and reached Dimapur in the afternoon. During move of the Victory Mashaal, locals, children and leaders came forward at different locations to pay homage to those who made supreme sacrifice, stated a press release issued by Lt Col Sumit K Sharma, PRO (Def) Kohima.
The welcome started with the last mile run from Eden Hospital till the Bhagat Stadium in Rangapahar Military Station. At Bhagat Stadium, a ceremony was held to welcome in the Victory Flame. A large number of civilians, war veterans, veterans, veer naris, civilian dignitaries and school children were present during the event. War veterans and veer naris were honoured during the event.
Manju Eliyas wife of 1971 War Shaurya Chakra awardee Late Lt Col Cyril Jonathan Eliyas was the chief guest. Tree plantation was carried out by the chief guest and senior most officer. In upcoming days, commemorative events such as wreath-laying ceremony, mini marathon and screening of documentary on 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War are scheduled at Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur to celebrate the Swarnim Vijay Varsh.
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