On Friday, scenes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti would bring a tear to the toughest of all, as war heroes and veterans came out to honour those who martyred themselves for the nation during the 1965 India-Pakistan war.
President Pranab Mukherjee, along with the Defence Chiefs and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar were also present to pay homage on the 50th anniversary for the brave who sacrificed their all for the greater good.
His body may be feeble, but his spirit remains firm. President Pranab Mukherjee greets an old ex-serviceman at the function. Photograph: President of India/Facebook
Other ex-servicemen salute their Commander-in-Chief at the function held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Indo-Pakistan war at the Amar Jawan Jyoti. Photograph: President of India/Facebook
The war claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen. Photograph: President of India/Facebook
President Pranab Mukherjee salutes the fallen heroes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi. Photograph: President of India/Facebook
In the presence of the Defence Chiefs and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, floral wreaths were laid at the memorial. Photograph: President of India/Facebook
War veterans and ex-servicemen also paid their tributes at the memorial. Photograph: @SpokespersonMoD/Twitter
