General A A K Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of #Banglades.Pakistan also lost half of its territory with the birth of Bangladesh.
On this day in 1971, Pakistan’s military forces in erstwhile East Pakistan, surrendered to the Joint Command of the Indian military and Bangladeshi freedom fighters – the “Mukti Bahini”
Indian military leaders, General Sam Manekshaw, Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora, Gen JFR Jacob and Gen Sujan Singh Uban also ensured their places in history, having led the Indian Army to victory over Pakistan.
Today is the day when 93000 Pak soldiers surrendered in 1971 and new Islamic country Bangladesh were formed. The whole nation salutes these brave hearts of 1971 war who sacrificed his life selflessly.
Proud day for India when Pak army surrendered before our Armed forces.
The Indian Army brought #Pakistanarmy to its knees, took 93,000 Pakistani prisoners and gave 75 million people of Bangladesh their independence.
The military confrontation between India and Pakistan occurred from 3 December 1971 to the fall of Dacca (Dhaka) on 16 December 1971. When the valour of the #IndianArmy forces Pakistan to surrender.
Pakistani Army with their weapons laid down after surrender.
Pakistani prisoners of war at prison camp in East Pakistan (Bangladesh). Pakistani soldiers captured during battle at Khulna. Celebrations at Comilla in Bangladesh after Indian Army freed the town.
Indian soldiers celebrating with civilians in Dhaka post victory.
Members of the Bangladeshi resistance after Pakistan’s surrender.
Captured Pakistani soldiers in 1971 War.
Two jawans pose for the camera atop a captured Pakistani Army M-24 Chafee after the Battle of Boyra on 21 November 1971. It was in this battle that Major Daljit Singh Narang, 9th Deccan Horse, laid down his life in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
Jubilant paratroopers from the 2nd Para, entering Dacca – the capital of the newly-founded state of Bangladesh, on 16 December 1971.
Jawans, atop a PT-76 tank from the 63rd Cavalry, heading triumphantly into Dhaka after the surrender on 16 December 1971. While the parent 63 Cavalry operated the T-55, the 5th Independent Squadron, affiliated to the 63 Cavalry operated the PT-76. It was this Squadron that enterd Dacca after the surrender.
Lieutenant General Niazi being escorted by Lieutenant General Aurora and other senior Indian Army officers for the signing of the Instrument of Surrender on 16 December 1971.
Pakistan Army Officers lay down their side-arms as a formal act of surrender to the Indian Army in East Pakistan.
The war ended after the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered to the joint forces of #IndianArmy and Bangladesh’s Mukti Bahini.
On this day Pakistan lost half its country, its forces in the East, and had to publicly surrender to India. It was also the largest military surrender after World War II.
The war started when Pakistan launched air strikes on 11 Indian airbases. It was perhaps the first time in which India’s all three forces fought in unison.
December 16 is a significant day for India and its neighbours Bangladesh and Pakistan. In 1971, India won the war against Pakistan that resulted in the birth of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan).
Salutes to the valour, courage&might of our armed forces on #VijayDiwas. On this day 93,000 Pak soldiers were forced to surrender unconditionally creating a new nation Bangladesh. Myrespectful tributes to all the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives to uphold nation’s pride.
Today in 1971 the Indo-Pak war commenced over Bdesh. After severe brutalities and genocidal rapes by Razakkars (a part of Pak militia), Ind decided2help. In an intense 13 day battle, Ind finally forced Pak 2 a historic public surrender thnks2 great war tactics by Gen Manickshaw.
Remembering all the ‘Indian Jawans’ on this #VijayDiwas2020, who attained martyrdom fighting for the Liberation of Bangladesh from the tyranny of Pakistan in the Indo – Pak war of 1971. This day is marked as the biggest surrender in history after the World War 2.
On same day of1971 India forced Pak to surrender. KayarsWorlds largest surrender.
This day in history. Pak attacked India on the Western Sector and India declared war. 13 days and Pak surrendered. The largest surrender in history post second world war. A new country is born amidst vast atrocities by Pak soldiers, worse than the Nazi’s
Commemorated every 16 Dec in India, Vijay Diwas marks military victory of India over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak War of 1971. The end of war resulted in unilateral & unconditional surrender of Pakistani Army.
On 16 Dec,1971 Lieutenant-General A A K Niazi, Martial Law Administrator of East Pakistan, surrendered to Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora, Joint Commander of Indian and Bangladesh Forces.
Commemorated every 16 Dec in India, Vijay Diwas marks military victory of India over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
The end of war resulted in unilateral & unconditional surrender of Pakistani Army.
Let’s celebrate Vijay Diwas!!
A Tribute, a Salute & in Gratitude to our Nation’s heroes – Indian Army who made History with their Valour& Triumph on Dec, 16, 1971 War!!
16 Dec 1971: The 13-days long Indo-Pak war came to an end, leading to Indian victory and Liberation of East Pakistan.
On Nov 21, 1971, the Battle of Garibpur was fought 12 days before the Indo-Pak war over Bangladesh’s liberation, & was won decisively by India. This gave us an upper hand in the war, which led to Pak General Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender on 16 Dec.
Dec 16, Historical day. Tribute to the martyrs of 1971 war on #VijayDiwas Salute the men & women of all ranks for their services & sacrifice
Gen. A K Niazi with 92,999 others If you want to end the War Then instead of sending guns send, Paper. Instead of sending tanks send, Pen. Instead of sending brave soldiers send a General who know where to sign & stop the war. Gen AK Niazi, 16 Dec 1971, Dhaka.
A Tribute, a Salute & in Gratitude to our Nation’s heroes – Indian Army who made History with their Valour & Triumph on Dec, 16, 1971 War!!
The 1971 war was shortest war. Started on 03 Dec and ended with fall of Dacca on 16 Dec 1971.
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His Pistol laid down Personally by Lt Gen AAK Niazi, Commander of All Armed Forces in Erstwhile East Pakistan (Today a New Nation Bangladesh) as a token of unconditional surrender of all his forces to Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora at Dhaka on 16 Dec 1971. At 1740 Hours #OnThisDay 03 Dec in 1971 #IndoPakWar1971 started and lasted for 13 days after which Pakistan surrendered on 16 Dec1971
In 1971 93000 Pak soldiers surrendered to Indian army & had their pants removed as a strategy to confuse Indian army so they could inflict Kargil war on us in the future.
Lt Gen AAK Niazi, Commander of All Armed Forces of Pak, surrendered his service pistol as a token of unconditional surrender of all his forces. 2 Lt.GenJagjit Singh Aurora at Dhaka on 16 Dec 1971.This was also a strategy 2 hoodwink India so that terrorists could be sent in Kashmir later.
Commemorating India’s Victory over Pakistan in the Indo Pak War 1971. At 4:31 pm on 16 Dec 1971, Lt Gen A A K Niazi of Pakistan offered unconditional surrender to Lt Gen J S Aurora and the instrument of surrender was signed.
On this #VijayDivas we honour the valour of heroes & the sacrifice of their families for our nation. We remember this historic victory with great pride & admiration for our brave-hearts. Jai Hind.
This is what we do when a vehicle comes without driving license.
1971 Indo-Pak war.
Captured Pakistani tank during 1971 Longewala war at Indo-Pak border post Longewala.
16 December 1971 – Pakistan’s Lieutenant-General AAK Niazi, the supreme commander of Pakistani Army in East Pakistan, surrenders to the Allied Forces (MitroBahini) represented by Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Arora of Indian Army. India wins the war and Bangladesh is born.
Remembering India’s valiant soldier, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on
The Battle of Hilli was inarguably the most intensely fought battle of the Indo-Pak War of 1971. The Battle of Hilli is well considered as a classic example of sheer guts, sacrifice and determination to win against all odds.
The Indo-Pak war of 1971. This war was a major military win for India and led to the formation of Bangladesh.
The picture depict it all… Jai Hind
The 1971 Indo-Pak War for Liberation of #Bangladesh is a landmark conflict in the annals of military history. It started on 3 December 1971 and lasted for 14 days after which, Pakistan surrendered to India.
On #ThisDayInHistory, the Battle of Basantar was fought. It was one of the vital battles fought as part of the Indo-Pak War of 1971 in the western sector of India.
Meanwhile Pak Army “Dont angry me” Otherwise we will surrender.
5 decades of #PakSurrenderDay
Country salutes sacrifice & courage of martyrs of #1971 #Indo-Pak War.
“You surrender or we wipe you out“Sam Manekshaw to Pakistan on 13th Dec 1971
during Indo-Pak war. And 3 days later,93000 Pak Army soldiers surrendered to Indian Army.
History and timeline of 1971 Indo-Pakistan war.
These brave hearts will be remembered till eternity.
On #ThisDayInHistory, the Battle of Boyra, an aerial interception was fought between the Indian Air Force and intruding Pakistani Air Force jets that had crossed into Indian Airspace.
1971 war kebaad 96000 Pakistani soldier surrendered… biggest ever surrender till date by an army ….
get your facts right read about “Hamoodur Rahman Commission report”and you will feel ashamed about your Pakistan Army..
A very rare image of Indian Air Force who played important role in bringing Pakistan onknees.
This post is dedicated to the daring Chachro Raid that was done by our daredevil Paratroopers in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war on the Western front. It was a horrible, no less close to a suicide mission but the young commando Battalion showed what the might of the Indian Army can be!
A captured Razakar, being escorted by the Mukti Bahini guerillas after a skirmish.
Pics of 2 women guerillas of the Mujib Bahini during the Bangladesh Liberation war of 1971. Both of them are armed with Sterling Submachine guns with bayonets fixed to them. The lady to the right is named Rehana.
4 Mukti Bahini guerillas keep the Razakars under gunpoint. These Razakars had collaborated with the Pakistani army during the brutal occupation of Bangladesh and had committed numerous henious atrocities, including gross human rights violations. This picture was taken by Jack Garofalo.
Field Martial Sam Manekshaw the one who made 96000 east Pakistani army men to kneel and surrender the largest surrender after World war II.
Capture of Dacca was not the initial aim. It was due to the operations led by Lt Gen Sagat Singh,in command of 4 Corps, which were unconventionaland achieved such spectacular success in quick timethat capture of Dacca became a possibility.
It eventually happened with the surrender on 16 December 1971 at Dacca’s famous Maidan as Lt Gen A A K Niazi handed over his pistol to Lt Gen Jagjit Aurora, India’s Eastern Army Commander and 93,000 Pakistani. servicemen overnight became prisoners of war.
Even after surrender in 1971, the Pak Army Chief Gen Niaazi was given the required honour and treated with full dignity and respect, that’s our entire value system all about and that remains the difference…till date…
We have a kind hearted army which have given 96000 paki soldiers all the rights to go back to their nation called Pakistan after surrender in Dhaka after freedom of Bangladesh.And Pakistani army used those soldiers to butcher innocent Boloch people. u did air strikes their.
On #VijayDiwas, the Eastern Command of the #IndianArmy will pay homage to the heroes of India and Bangladesh who took part in the Liberation War of 1971.
The Indian Army engineers played a significant role in bridging the many rivers and creating loop roads for sidestepping main arteries.
This war of liberation is my favorite achievement of Indira Gandhi.
When Indian helped end atrocities on people of East Pakistan and gave them Bangladesh. Indian Armed
Forces played a vital role by showing exemplary of Valor and Bravery.
Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Arora was a Three-star General in the #IndianArmy. He was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Eastern Command during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
A rare photo of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, who changed the geography of Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
And till date they haven’t won any war…
VijayDiwas, which commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan
in 1971 war being observed today.
This young gentleman is Lt Gen JS Aurora who took unconditional surrender of Lt Gen AAK Niazi with 96000 Pakistani officers & men. See & enjoy the spirit of this young Army Comm. in his retirement.
93,000 Pakistani troops surrender | Rare footage of 1971 indiapak war
In Dec 1971, Pakistan Air Force attacked on eleven airfields in north-western India and India retaliated heavily. Within 13 days of the war, Pak surrendered to Indian Army wd 93,000 soldiers & with this surrender Bangladesh was freed from Pakistan’s clutches.
Pakistan Army 2nd Surrender ceremony before Indian Army in Bangladesh 1971 war.
Who masterminded Pakistan’s defeat in 1971?
1971 The day when Indian soldiers brought
Pakistani’s to their knees
General Niazi surrenders: Indian Army gets Pakistan to give freedom to Bangladesh.
How Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw treated Pakistani POWs of 1971 war
During the war, Indian and Pakistani militaries simultaneously clashed on the eastern and western fronts; the war ended after the Eastern Command of the Pakistan military signed the Instrument of Surrender. on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka,
It is estimated that members of the Pakistani military and supporting Islamist militias killed between 300,000 and 3,000,000 civilians in Bangladesh. As a result of the conflict, a further eight to ten million people fled the country to seek refuge in India.
The day India taught Pak a lesson they will never forget and History will never let them do this….
ReminiscencesIndoPakWar1971 Follow us to learn more about the glorious victory of Indian Armed Forces in 1971 as we commence a series of posts on the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war from 03-16 Dec as to how the Ops unfolded in the Eastern Theatre
Dec 16, is the 49th anniversary of 1971 India-Pakistan war.This day saw the biggest surrender in recorded human history. 93,000 members of Pakistani troops raised white flags & surrendered to the Indian Army, calling an end to the Indo-Pak war of 1971 Happy Vijay Diwas!
Happy ‘Victory Day’ Signing of the Pakistani Instrument of Surrender by Pakistan’s Lt.Gen. A. A. K. Niazi in the presence of Indian military officer Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora and others in Dhaka on 16 Dec’ 1971 Jai Hind.
In 1971,it was on 16 dec when the 13 day India-Pak war ended with Pakistan signing the ‘instrument of surrender’ and we captured their 93,000 soldiers as PoW…We broke Pakistan and created an independent nation Bangladesh on 16 dec1971.It was the greatest military.
16 Dec 1971, VijayDiwas This day India created a NEW history, Lt. Gen Niazi, surrendered unconditionally to Lt. Gen Aurora along with over 93,000 Pakistani troops in 1971. This is the largest surrender by an army since World War II. VijayDiwas.
16/12/1971 49 years ago on this day (16 Dec 1971), the instrument of surrender was signed in Dhaka which ended up making East Pakistan as a new nation called Bangladesh.
Today is Vijay Diwas(16 Dec),On the same day in 1971 Pakistan surrender in front of India with 93 thousand soldiers and Bangladesh Formed.
Victory Day! The Pakistan army’s surrender at Dhaka, 16 Dec 1971. Lt Gen Jagjit S. Aurora accepted history’s greatest surrender after WWII.
Let’s again remember those bravery days of our Indian soldiers who make the India proud in 1971. These days from 3 Dec to 16 Dec are the brave days of Indian soldiers let’s pray for them and for their family.
His Pistol laid down Personally by Lt Gen AAK Niazi, Commander of All Armed Forces in Erstwhile East Pakistan (Today a New Nation Bangladesh) as a token of unconditional surrender of all his forces to Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora at Dhaka on 16 Dec 1971.
#Remembering1971 At 1740 Hrs #OnThisDay 03Dec in 1971 #IndoPakWar1971 started & lasted for 13 days after which Pakistan surrendered on 16Dec1971 #LestWeForgetIndia the gallant #IndianBraves who fought & sacrificed in the war, and their families #MarigoldForOurBraves.
Pak Instrument of Surrender was written agreement that enabled surrender of 93,000 soldiers of Pakistan Armed Forces Eastern Command on 16 Dec 1971, ending the Bangladesh Liberation War and the creation of the nation of Bangladesh. India finished the war in just 13 days.
Indian Armed Forces Zindabad Flag of India Don’t forget this picture 16 Dec 1971 when 93,000 Pakistani POWs surrendered!Face with tears of joy Pakistan fought four major wars with #India in 1948, 1965, 1971 and 1999 and got defeated in each one of them.
This year marks the 49th anniversary of the Indian Army’s victory over Pakistan on December 16, 1971. We urge the Government of India to issue postage stamps in honor of the Army on this occasion.
You remember 16DEC1971 PAK Gen. Niyaji surrender with 93000 Army man. If you dont know go and check in guinness book of world record.
94000 thousand #PakiMassMurderers surrendered at Dhaka on 16Dec1971. #SimlaAgreement signed in 1972 and among 94k only 195 paki soldiers name listed for War Crimes Trial. All signatory committed to the trial.
After brutal birth of #Bangladesh, 93,000 #PakistanArmy in a humiliating defeat surrendered at #Dhaka to #IndianArmy on 16Dec1971. #POWs were moved to #India to be repatriated to their ‘Peara’ Pakistan in 1974 under behest of #IndiraGandhi & Sheikh Mujib.
Freedom in mind. Faith in words. Pride in our hearts. Memories of our souls. Jai Bharat! Digitaljprateek wishes you all a very Happy Vijay Diwas.
‘You surrender or we wipe you out’
-Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw to Pakistan The Field Marshal lived his words as the world saw the unprecedented surrender of more than 93000 Pakistani troops. #16dec1971.
16Dec1971 ke din #PakistanArmy ke 93000 Sainik #Bhartiya_sena keaage #aatmsamarpan kiyatha.
16 Dec is d proudest day for Indian Armed forces. We celebrate as a #VijayDiwas . This is d largest victory of world history. On 16 Dec1971, over 93000 pakistani soldiers were surrendered in front of our Army
Pakistan government collapsed when the Lt-Gen. A.A.K. On 16 December 1971, Pakistan ultimately called for unilateral ceasefire and surrendered its entire four-tier military to the Indian Army– hence ending the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971.
Every year, December 16 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s defeat of Pakistan in the 1971 war and to pay homage to all those heroes who lost their lives during the war.
Brigadier Baqir Siddiqui, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command of Pakistan Army surrenders with his 93,000 men before Indian Army Major General GandharvNagra on December 16, 1971.
Mukti Bahini guerillas keep the Razakars under gunpoint. These Razakars had collaborated with the Pakistani army during the brutal occupation of Bangladesh and had committed numerous henious atrocities, including gross human rights violations. This picture was taken by Jack Garofalo.
The cowardice of the Pakistan Army in 1971 is a shameful example of giving up arms in war
16 dec 1971.
The Indo-Pakistani war on December 16, 1971 was a special and dangerous message not only to Pakistan but also to all the enemy countries of India
The military confrontation between India and Pakistan occurred from 3 December 1971 to the fall of Dacca (Dhaka) on 16 December 1971.
The Indian Army brought Pakistani army to its knees, took 93,000 Pakistani prisoners and gave 75 million people of Bangladesh their independence.
On this day, 45 years ago, 93,000 members of Pakistani troops raised white flags and surrendered to Indian Army and Mukti Bahini, calling an end to the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
This day and event is also commemorated across India as the Vijay Diwas to honor Bangladeshi and Indian martyrs who laid down their lives to liberate Bangladesh from Pakistan
General A A K Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh. On this day in 1971, the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered to the allied forces consists of Indian Army and Mukti Bahini, led by General Jagjit Singh Aurora of India.
The war started when Pakistan launched air strikes on 11 Indian airbases. It was perhaps the first time in which India’s all three forces fought in unison.
India quickly responded to Pakistan Army’s movements in the west and captured around 15,010 kilometres of Pakistan terr
The war lasted for just 13 days, and is one of the shortest wars in history.
As Pakistan’s atrocities increased, the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi decided to take action against Pakistan
The story of India’s victory, Pak’s surrender, Bangladesh freedom
Shameful Day For Pakistan
Black Day for Pakistan
Pakistan celebrate Black Day on 16 Dec.
Soldiers of Indian Army after winning the 16 Dec 1971 War.
Pakistan army & religious militias in 1971 in most horrific episode in human history.
Indian Army officers interact with Pakistani prisoners of war.
Refugees from East Pakistan during Bangladesh Liberation War 1971
Guard of honour for the victor by the Pak Army
History of Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
Moral down of Pakistan Army in 1971
Pakistani soldiers captured during battle at Khulna.
Celebrations at Comilla in Bangladesh after Indian Army freed the town.
Indian soldiers doing bhangra on captured Pakistani tank after victory in Battle of Longewala.
Pakistani Army with their weapons laid down after surrender. Rana Sandeep Singh
16 December 1971: The Birth of Bangladesh. Pakistan’s surrender at Dhaka. 93,000 Pakistan Army soldiers led by Lt Gen AAK Niazi surrendered to the Indian Army.
Every year, December 16 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s defeat of Pakistan in the 1971 war and to pay homage to all those heroes who lost their lives during the war.
Brigadier Baqir Siddiqui, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command of Pakistan Army surrenders with his 12,000 men before Indian Army Major General GandharvNagra on December 16, 1971.
A captured Razakar, being escorted by the Mukti Bahiniguerillas after a skirmish.
This write up is dedicated to Havildar Dilbagh Singh, VrC, for his services in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Unfortunately, he was martyred in action.
Pictures of 2 women guerillas of the Mujib Bahini during the Bangladesh Liberation war of 1971. Both of them are armed with Sterling Submachine guns with bayonets fixed to them. The lady to the right is named Rehana.
Unfortunately, the name of the lady to the left is unknown by me.
Mukti Bahiniguerillas keep the Razakars under gunpoint. These Razakars had collaborated with the Pakistani army during the brutal occupation of Bangladesh and had committed numerous henious atrocities, including gross human rights violations. This picture was taken by Jack Garofalo.
The cowardice of the Pakistan Army in 1971 is a shameful example of giving up arms in war.
Pakistan’s defeat was not only a disgrace to the Pakistani military but also the beginning of Bangladesh’s rule.
Bangladesh is a shameful example of Pakistan Army
in 1971 It is a shame for Pakistan not only to lose the war but also to lay down arms.
The Indo-Pakistani war on December 16, 1971 was a special and dangerous message not only to Pakistan but also to all the enemy countries of India.
The war between India and Pakistan ended on December 16, 1971. India agreed to release 93,000 Pakistani prisoners held by its army during the war. This was the time when the Pak army gave up its weapons.
India-Pakistan war in which Pakistan surrendered and this was the beginning of Bangladesh. Indian army brings Pakistani army to its knees, takes 93,000 of its prisoners and gave independence to 75 million people of Bangladesh.
Demonstration of cowardice The spectacle of the Pakistan Army is not only a defeat but also the result of disgrace in front of the world.
In 1971, there is no doubt that Pakistan lost that war. However, many Pakistanis were angry with the military over the loss of East Pakistan. They also blamed political leaders for the beginning of Bangladesh.
The war between Pakistan and India was not only a war of victory and defeat but also the beginning of Bangladesh, the real reason for which was the disarmament of the Pakistani army.
December 16, 1971 is a day of happiness for Indians and a day of disgrace for Pakistanis.
1971 , Pakistan lost the war against India, as a result of which its eastern half was separated from the rest of the country by a distance of more than 1.6k km.
1971, Pakistan lost the war against India, which separated its eastern half from the rest of the world, resulting in the formation of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
1971 war: The story of India’s victory, Pak’s surrender, Bangladesh freedom, December 16 is a significant day for India and its neighbour Bangladesh.
In the East, Pakistan lost half its country, its forces, and had to surrender in public to India. It was also the largest military surrender country since World War II.
The war started by Pakistan. It was perhaps first time in which India’s all three forces fought in unison.India quickly responded to Pakistan Army’s movements in the west and captured around 15,010 kilometres of Pakistan territory.The war ended after the chief of the Pakistani forces surrendered.
General A A K Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan also lost half of its territory with the birth of Bangladesh.
#PakSurrenderDay
The war lasted for just 13 days, and is one of the shortest wars in histor The Indian Army brought Pakistani army to its knees.
General AK Niazi signed the Aalakar Surrender in Dhaka on 16 December 1971 on the occasion of the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh. With the birth of Bangladesh, Pakistan also lost half of its territory.
Indian army,heroes of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War who led India to decisive win over Pakistan.
The war, which lasted 13 days, ended with the surrender of nearly 90,000 Pakistani soldiers — the largest surrender by an Army since World War-II.
16.dec 1971 India won the war decisively — splitting Pakistan into two parts, with the creation of Independent Bangladesh
The war, however, came at a price for pakistan— so many Pakistani soldiers were killed and nearly 1 lakh others injured, with many left to suffer from life-long disabilities.
Rameshwar Nath Kao, whose team was called ‘Kao-boys’, is known as the ‘architect of Bangladesh’ for his role in the 1971 war. He was then the chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s external intelligence agency.
General Ziaur Rahman, President of Bangladesh from 1977 to 1981, was said to have told then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi that “this man (Kao chief of RAW) knows more about my country than me.
It was kao’s precaution that two years before the 1971 war, he had asked Gandhi to be ready for the partition of Pakistan as he was fully aware of the weakness of the Pakistan Army.
Sam Manekshaw, who was the chief of the Indian Army at that time, played a crucial role in delivering India its victory in the Liberation War.For his able and deft leadership, Manekshaw was awarded the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan.
In April 1971, Indira Gandhi wanted the Army to move into East Pakistan..In the same month, the Army, however, launched a number of operations in East Pakistan, including helping three brigades of Bangladeshi troops by training.
Vijay Devas: India’s victory in the 1971 war is due to the strong military and air defences.
16 dec 1971 Vijay Devas was one such event in the modern history of India that become the center of the glory achieved by his forces.
Pakistan’s Civil State War The backdrop 1971 was the state of Pakistan’s politics, where East Bengal Bengali Muslims were resisting the idea of Punjabi and immigrant influence.
In 1971 with the help of the Mukti Bahini (Bengali Muslim Nationalist Guerrilla Force), Pakistan suffered a round defeat which resulted in the formation of Bangladesh as a free and independent nation.
With the formation of Bangladesh, India decisively won the war by dividing Pakistan into two parts. This was the result of the weakness of the Pakistan Army.
The speed and scale of victory was due to leadership, logistics, strategy but also opportunity and emergency. The surrender instrument was signed by Lieutenant General AK Niazi on December 16, 1971 at 4.45 pm in Dhaka with Lieutenant General JS Aurora. This is an everlasting picture of the 1971 war.
MuktiBahini took power in Dhaka on December 16, East Pakistan Army surrendered unconditionally,
Bangladesh became independent.
A Brief History of the Birth of Bangladesh – The Revolt of Bengali Nationalism Against Pakistani Oppression, India’s Midwife.
Field Marshal Ayub Khan imposed martial law in 1958, many killed andinjuried during the week, according to official figures. the power of the Indian army overthrew all illegal Pakistani principles and forced them to surrender.
India chooses to deploy troops indirectly Army East Command has claimed responsibility for East Pakistan operations and has achieved it.
The speed and scale of success was due to leadership, logistics, strategy. The surrender was signed by Lieutenant General AAC Niazi with Lieutenant General JS Arora. This was the time when India defeated Pakistan.
Bangladesh Minister Muzammil Haq thanked India and the Indian Army on the occasion of Independence Day. He confirmed that the independence of Bangladesh was a great achievement of the Indian Army.
The 1971 war was a rare occasion when all three sections of the Indian Army played a significant role in the hostilities. The Indian Navy in particular had a great time.
On December 4, 1971, the Indian Navy brutally attacked Pakistani warships. During the mission, Indian sailors played a significant role in the war. December 4 is celebrated every year as Navy Day.
In December 1971, the Indian Navy bravely attacked Pakistani waters, sinking two Pakistani ships and destroying another. A merchant ship carrying ammunition also sank in the attack.
The attack was a major boost to the morale and strategic prowess of Indian forces in the early days of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which ended with the independence of Bangladesh.
During the war the Indian Navy sailors and officers spoke Russian while communicating on radio. This was done in order to fool Pakistani eavesdroppers who were bound to be on the lookout for Indian movement in the northern Arabian Sea.
heros of war Field Marshal Sam HormusjiFramji Jamshedji Manekshaw, widely known as Sam Manekshaw and Sam Bahadur was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
The lethal attack by the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels and completely destroyed fuel fields in Karachi harbour. 500 Pakistani navy men were killed in the attack.
With no casualties on the Indian side, this operation was considered to be one of the most successful in modern naval history post-World War II To mark the magnificent display of valour, the Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 every year.
Eventually, Pakistan demanded a unilateral ceasefire and handed over its four-tier army to the Indian Army. Therefore, the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971 came to an end. On earth, Pakistan suffered the most deaths and losses.
The Golden Jubilee year will be celebrated with the success of the 14-day war, but people will have to use it equally to raise awareness about how India won.
