Jaipur, Jan 30 (PTI) The Army's south western command chief Lt Gen Alok Kler on Saturday paid tributes to those who laid down their lives during the 1971 Indo-Pak War at a solemn ceremony at the Jaipur Military Station.

He also felicitated Dhanno Devi, the wife of Param Vir Chakra-awardee Col Late Hoshiyar Singh, and Padmanabh Singh for Maha Vir Chakra-recipient Brig Late Bhawani Singh.

On the occasion, the Army commander exhorted all ranks to rededicate themselves in service of the nation and emulate the devotion and resoluteness of war veterans.

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