One of the places that i visit often in Dombivli is the "War Memorial" in honor of Captain Vinay Kumar Sachan, who died in kashmir in the line of duty while in his early 20's. He was a resident of Dombivli. Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation made a great effort in creating a Memorial in his honor (at the MIDC ground) and getting a decommissioned tank from the Indian Army to be placed at this memorial. Adjacent to the memorial is a small 'war museum of sorts', where personas of some martyrs are displayed in metal and art . I took some snaps there, which are seen below !
Captain Vinay Kumar Sachan
The Army tank at Captain Vinay's memorial
Depiction of Indian Army's victory in the Kargil War (atop Tiger Hill)
"Wagah Border Gate" ...now in Dombivli !
I had actually visited Wagah Border many times at the height of Indo- Pak tensions years ago. When the march happens, people from India sit on one side. People from Pakistan sit on the other. The gate between India and Pakistan is thrown open and a small military ceremony happens. It was no less than war at that time even at his march ! When the Indian soldiers stomped, Indians used to cheer and pakistanis used to boo and vice versa. Officers on both sides tried hard to assuage the feelings !!
Pakistan resigning during the creation of Bangladesh in 1971. 90000 Pakistani soldiers laid down their arms and surrendered to the Indian Army. Under the Geneva War Convention, "Prisoners of War" can't be ill-treated. They were sent back to Pakistan with individual dignity upholded . Pakistan's dignity though was severely wounded.
Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane
Lance Naik Karam Singh
Naik Jadunath Singh
Cross- View
Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw, a legend in India
This is one of those places where i find absolute peace. A very small gallery, but a huge step for Dombivli. When people are busy building malls, residential complexes and commercial establishments, here is one sterling example of the cultural sensitivities of Dombivli.
