Vijay Diwas Observed Along LoC in Gurez, Rana Battalion Organises Programme On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, commemorating India’s victory in the 1971 war, the Indian Army Rana Battalion organised a programme along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez area. Local youth and children participated in the programme. Vijay Diwas is observed to mark the historic day when the Indian Army forced the Pakistani forces to surrender, leading to the surrender of thousands of Pakistani soldiers and the emergence of a new country on the world map. The day is observed to remember the soldiers who were martyred in the 1971 war and laid down their lives for the nation, and to commemorate the formation of the new country that came into existence following this victory. As part of the Vijay Diwas observance, children presented cultural programmes highlighting the significance of the day. Certificates were awarded to the children who had completed the computer telecourse conducted last year. Army officials, local residents, youth, and students attended the programme.