Vijay Diwas: Indian Air Force Shares A Glimpse Of 1971 Indo-Pak War Through Pics [Watch]

Pakistan troops surrendering before India

New Delhi: As India is commemorating the anniversary of the 1971 War today (December 16) as Vijay Diwas, the Indian Air Force takes to X (formerly Twitter) to share photos of the war in which India had a stellar victor over Pakistan. The photographs shared on the social media also includes Pakistan’s then Lt Gen Niazi signing the surrender document.

The post gave insight into the lethal air campaign launched by the Indian Air Force in the 13-day war. The Air Force had carried out over 2,000 offensive missions in the Western Sector and 2,000 sorties in the Eastern theatre.

Lt Gen Niazi had stated that it was the IAF’s dominance that led to Pakistan’s surrender. “The IAF’s dominance in the skies was so impactful that, when questioned about his surrender despite having a largely intact army, Gen Niazi pointed to the IAF insignia on an officer’s uniform and remarked, ‘Because of this—you, the Indian Air Force,’” the post read.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posted about Vijay Diwas. He lauded the role played by hundreds of soldiers in securing the win. “Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India’s historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us,” PM Modi wrote on X.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid wreath at the National War Memorial, on the occasion.