12 July 2021 Kanyakumari THE 1971 VICTORY FLAME REACHES KANYAKUMARI
SOUTHERN TIP OF PENINSULAR INDIA
The Victory Flame reached Kanyakumari, the southern tip of peninsular India, yesterday evening on July 11, 2021. Veterans were invited and honoured in the presence of district civil administration. Corporal Michael Antony(retd) shared his experience in the 1971 war. The event was organized by Indian Naval Station (INS), Ka ttabomman, adhering to all COVID protocols.
Photo Captions:
- The Victory Flame jointly held by INS Kattabomman Officials and Victory Flame Team of Indian Army at Kanyakumari on 11/07/21
- Victory Flame with Veterans, NS Kattabomman Officials, Victory Flame Team of Indian Army and District Officials on 11/07/21
- Veterans being honoured on the occasion.
- The Victory Flame jointly held by Veterans and INS Kattabomman Officials at Kanyakumari on 11/07/21
The Golden Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 war commenced in December last year. Four Victory Flames were lit from the eternal flame of the National War Me morial and one each is being carried to the four cardinal directions through the cities and villages of the 1971 wa r
veterans and Veernaris (war widows).
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PS/AK/07/21
