<p>Gallantry awardees from Bengaluru who participated in the 1965 and 1971 wars have been honoured in the city.</p>.<p>They were felicitated on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day and as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrated at the Air Force Technical College (AFTC).</p>.<p>Among those honored were Air Commodore K G Kuruvilla, Wing Commander J S Gahalawat, Wing Commander A Raghunath and Wing Commander M R Shirazi Shaurya Chakra.</p>.<p>Kuruvilla’s wartime exploits are due to be covered in a Bollywood film to be released in December. </p>.<p>The awardees said they were touched by the gesture and recounted war stories for the young AFTC officers.</p>.<p>Video clips of the wars were screened for the invitees, providing first-hand accounts of the challenges the soldiers of the 1965 and 1971 conflicts faced.</p>.<p>The Ministry of Defence (MoD) described the event as a major motivator for young cadets.</p>.<p>Air Commodore Biji Philip, Commandant AFTC, lauded the four veterans for setting the highest military standards during their service.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence said such ceremonies are being conducted all over India and webcast live on the Gallantry Awards Portal (GAP) of the ministry. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>Gallantry awardees from Bengaluru who participated in the 1965 and 1971 wars have been honoured in the city.</p>.<p>They were felicitated on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day and as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrated at the Air Force Technical College (AFTC).</p>.<p>Among those honored were Air Commodore K G Kuruvilla, Wing Commander J S Gahalawat, Wing Commander A Raghunath and Wing Commander M R Shirazi Shaurya Chakra.</p>.<p>Kuruvilla’s wartime exploits are due to be covered in a Bollywood film to be released in December. </p>.<p>The awardees said they were touched by the gesture and recounted war stories for the young AFTC officers.</p>.<p>Video clips of the wars were screened for the invitees, providing first-hand accounts of the challenges the soldiers of the 1965 and 1971 conflicts faced.</p>.<p>The Ministry of Defence (MoD) described the event as a major motivator for young cadets.</p>.<p>Air Commodore Biji Philip, Commandant AFTC, lauded the four veterans for setting the highest military standards during their service.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence said such ceremonies are being conducted all over India and webcast live on the Gallantry Awards Portal (GAP) of the ministry. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
