Shillong: The Indian Army held a solemn ceremony in Meghalaya’s Shillong on Friday to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who fought with tenacity in the 1971 Indo-Pak War for the liberation of West Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
To mark the occasion, Lieutenant General Sanjay Malik, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding 101 Area, rededicated the renovated ‘Prerna Stal and Prerna Park’ to the nation’s war heroes.
“The newly renovated war memorial stands as a symbol of gratitude, honour, dedication and selflessness of our armed forces during the war. Its edifice captures the essence of sacrifice and valour of the war heroes. It will serve as a reminder to future generations of the enduring spirit of our national heroes,” Lieutenant General Malik said.
The ceremony featured a wreath-laying in honour of the fallen heroes followed by a light and sound show, showcasing the operations carried out by 101 Area during the 1971 War.
The event was attended by senior military dignitaries, veterans, and members of the armed forces, who gathered to honour the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who participated in the historic conflict.
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The war memorial will soon be opened to the public on weekends, which will serve as a place for motivation, national pride, and commemoration of the national heroes.
