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Indo-Pak war 1971: When Army Chief told Pakistan you surrender or we wipe you out
On this day in 1971, the then head of the Pakistan Army, General Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 soldiers, surrendered unconditionally to Indian Army. Image shared by Indian Army of Twitter (@adgpi)
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Updated: Dec 16, 2020, 11:12 AM IST
India is celebrating its victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 as Vijay Diwas. On this day in 1971, the then head of the Pakistan Army, General Khan Niazi, along with his 93,000 soldiers, surrendered unconditionally to the Indian Army. This historical event itself paved the way for the separation of Pakistan and gave birth to a new country Bangladesh.
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Today is the 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas
Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year to commemorate India s victory over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak War
The war led to the creation of Bangladesh.
NEW DELHI: Today is the 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas, which is celebrated on December 16 every year to commemorate India s victory over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak War that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
It was on this day in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian forces. This historic incident paved the way for the creation of Bangladesh.
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Vijay Diwas 2020: Vijay Diwas is the day when Bangladesh got liberated and since then this day is celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India and Bangladesh. This day is observed on December 16. Follow Newsd On Pakistan Surrending
Vijay Diwas 2020: Vijay Diwas is the day when Bangladesh got liberated and since then this day is celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India and Bangladesh. This day is observed on December 16. This day is celebrated every year in India and Bangladesh to celebrate the success of the war that took place 49 years ago, on December 3, 1971, and it lasted for 13 days.
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The Indo-Pak War also led to the creation of Bangladesh.
The year 1971 is etched in golden letters in India s history as the Indian Armed Forces emerged victorious defeating the Pakistan Army. The Indo-Pak War also led to the creation of a nation Bangladesh and resulted in the largest military surrender after the World War-II.
The nation on December 16 celebrates Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan. It was on this day in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian forces. This historic incident paved the way for the creation of Bangladesh.