Shillong, May 11: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya felicitated 25 Bangladeshi and 05 Indian war veterans at BSF camp Umpling who participated dauntlessly in 1971 war of Bangladesh independence and led to formation of new nation on world’s map by name of Bangladesh.
The initiative of their visit to India has been taken by Arts & Culture department under Government of Meghalaya on the occasion of joint celebration of 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh and 75th years of Indian Independence.
Speaking on behalf of the Mukti Yoddhas, veteran Haroon Habib paid homage to the heroic members of Indian Armed forces who fought for the liberation of Bangladesh and said that their contribution will remained cherished and enshrined in Bangladesh Independence history.
Sh Inderjit Singh Rana, IG BSF Meghalaya and other BSF senior officers welcomed the group of veterans and praised their role and efforts towards liberation of Bangladesh during the 1971 war.
