December 17, 2019 9:07 AM

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Eastern Command mulls over opening of Fort William for historical & heritage tours

<span style="color: #222222;">Eastern Command is considering to open the Fort William in Kolkata for historical and heritage tours for the people. Army Commander Lt General Anil Chauhan yesterday said, the Vijay Smarak would be open to the public on Sundays and public holidays for the people for paying homage to the slain soldiers. He said Fort William could be opened for historical and heritage kind of tours on a limited basis initially. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Army commander said the 1971 war had a special significance for the Eastern Command and for Kolkata as it was the headquarters that was controlling the war. He added that it was from Kolkata that the war was directed and the impact of the war was felt by the city more than anyone else. Meanwhile, as a part of the 48th Vijay Diwas celebrations, commemorating the victory of Indian Forces and the Mukti Bahini over Pakistani Forces during the 1971 war, a memorial service was held at Vijay Smarak yesterday at the Fort William.</span><br />

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