BSF BGB Celebrated Vijay Diwas Along the International Border in Meghalaya .
Shillong, 16 December(HS): Today Bangladesh celebrated its Victory Day, the Day on which Bangladesh won its freedom in 1971 after months of bloodshed and struggle and emerged as an Independent Nation. On the eve of this day, BSF and BGB exchanged greetings on BOPs along the International Border in Meghalaya.
The Border guarding forces paid floral tribute, at war memorial Kilapara, to the war heroes who sacrificed their lives during the 1971 war. The War Memorial at BOP Kilapara, in West Garo Hills, marks the importance of 1971 war fought on the Eastern front where BOP Kilapara was being guarded by the BSF and it was the valiant action on part of the BSF brave Jawans who denied the Pak troops, the strategic control over the Dalu-Tura road.
On the day a Special tribute was paid to Late B S Tyagi Commandant (Retd) BSF, who exhibited exemplary courage while taking on the Pakistan Army during the 1971 war with only a handful of men at his disposal when information came in that East Pakistan Army was fast approaching.
Kuldeep Saini IG BSF while interacting with the troops remembered the sacrifices made by BSF personnel who fought till their last breath in defending the country.
