Swarnim Vijay Mashaal reaches Laitkor Garrison
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 03 2021:
The Swarnim Vijay Mashaal (Golden Victory Flame) commemorating 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan in 1971, which began its journey from the National War Memorial, New Delhi flagged off by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 16; 2020, has reached the Laitkor Garrison of the Directorate General of Assam Rifles Headquarters at Shillong on August 2 .
The flame was handed over by Satya Pal Malik, the Governor of Meghalaya to Lt Gen PC Nair, AVSM, YSM Director General Assam Rifles at the Governor House and thereafter it commenced its journey to the Laitkor, Garrison, said a statement of IGAR(S).
As part of the celebrations, the Assam Rifles organized a victory run of 5 Kms at Laitkor Garrison which was attended by all ranks and families of the Force followed by a special programme where the young & enthusiastic participants were given details of the Indian Army's historic victory in the 1971 war and purpose of victory flame.
The victory flame will continue its journey thereafter from Laitkor to the 101 Area for the next phase of celebrations.