The Indian Army chief, General Vijay Kumar Singh, on Thursday handed over two cannons as souvenir to the chief of Bangladesh Army, General Mohammad Abdul Mubeen, on behalf of Indian Army at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment.
The two-inch howitzers, which were used in the War of Liberation, were formally handed over at a function prior to General Singh's departure from Bangladesh, an ISPR press release said.
The principal staff officer of armed forces division, Lieutenant General
Abdul Wadud, Colonel Commandant of Artillery Regiment Lieutenant General Mollah Fazle Akbar, Chief of General Staff of Bangladesh Army Lieutenant General M Mainul Islam, freedom fighters, entourage of Indian Army chief and members of Artillery Regiment, among others, were present on the occasion.
The first golandaz force 'Mujib Battery' was formed at Konaban of India on July 22, 1971 in the name of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
This unit comprised of six howitzers provided by the Indian Army participated in the War of Liberation War under Sector-2 and within a week of its formation. Cannons of 'Mujib Battery' were used successfully against the enemies.
The two cannons, according to the release, will be kept in the Military Museum as a sign of courage and supreme scarifies in the War.
Later, General Vijay Kumar Singh left Dhaka for home by a special flight of Indian Air Force.
Source : New Age
