Sq Ldr Jal Mistry’s deed of valor 50 years ago in the 1971 war with Pakistan was brought to mind when the officer was among the veterans honored by the union government on February 11, 2021 at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, the 50th anniversary of the war. The war hero’s wife, Tehmi, received a memento from state governor Tamilisai Soundrarajan. Home minister Mahamood Ali and Lt Gen R. K. Singh of Sub Area Command were also present at the limited gathering.
Above, 1st row: memento commemorating Sq Ldr Jal Mistry’s valor in 1971 (r);
2nd row: Tehmi Mistry with......