The Nilgiris: Field Marshal Manekshaw's 12th memorial day was observed today at the Wellington Military Center and Military Training College, Coonnor.
The Nilgiris: Field Marshal Manekshaw's 12th memorial day was observed today at the Wellington Military Center and Military Training College, Coonnor.
Field Marshal Manekshaw was the main cause for the formation of Bangladesh in 1971. Post his retirement, he lived in the Vandicholai area in Coonoor. He expired on June 27, 2008.
His death anniversary is commemorated at the Wellington Military center and Military Training College every year. At the memorial day event conducted today, Commandant of the Military Training College Y.V.K Mohan and a handful of other officers and their families participated due to the COVID-19 crisis. They placed wreaths on his grave and remembered him.
Each year, a parade will be conducted on behalf of the Army, in a grand manner. However, this year only a few select soldiers marched in the parade.
Field Marshal Manekshaw was the main cause for the formation of Bangladesh in 1971. Post his retirement, he lived in the Vandicholai area in Coonoor. He expired on June 27, 2008.
His death anniversary is commemorated at the Wellington Military center and Military Training College every year. At the memorial day event conducted today, Commandant of the Military Training College Y.V.K Mohan and a handful of other officers and their families participated due to the COVID-19 crisis. They placed wreaths on his grave and remembered him.
Each year, a parade will be conducted on behalf of the Army, in a grand manner. However, this year only a few select soldiers marched in the parade.