50 years of 1971 war: Victory flame that was lit by PM Modi arrives in Delhi

One of the four torches or mashaals, which were taken around the country in commemoration of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, returned to Delhi on Monday.

On December 16 last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had lit four victory torches from the eternal flame of the National War Memorial in Delhi.They were carried to various parts of India, including to villages of Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra awardees, of the 1971 war.

India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. This is the 50th year of the creation of Bangladesh is being celebrated in a grand manner.

The torch will be taken to the National War Memorial where the flames will be merged with its eternal flame on December 16.

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