CURATED BY – SUNIL YADAV | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Katni, Vijay Diwas celebrated at Katni, Mishin Chowk, 16 December is celebrated as Vijay Diwas across the country. In this context, Vijay Diwas was celebrated with the presentation of patriotic tune between the District Collector and public representatives along with the police force at Azamishin Chowk.

Let us tell you that 16 December is celebrated due to India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. After the end of this war, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered. In the 1971 war, the joint army of India and Bangladesh defeated Pakistan, after which East Pakistan became independent, which is today known as Bangladesh. This war proved to be historic for India and created enthusiasm in the heart of every countryman, in which about 38 thousand soldiers of India were martyred and about 98 thousand soldiers were injured.