Post; THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY(continued)

roverin · June 16th, 2006

Bangladesh War(1971)
The Indian Forces were forced to enter the Bangladesh freedom struggle on behalf of Mukti-Bahini because of the grossest of human rights violations by the Pakistani Forces and the consequent refugee crisis in India. It turned out to be the highest moment of glory for the Indian Army and IMA. In a short and major offensive, both in East and West Pakistan, a decisive defeat was inflicted on the Pakistani Forces by the Indian troops. At the end of the War more than 90,000 personnel of the Pakistani Forces in Bangladesh, surrendered to the Indian and Mukti-Bahini Forces led by Lt.Gen.J.S.Aurora in East Pakistan and Lt.Gen.G.G.Bewoor in West Pakistan. Both these officers were alumni of the Academy. The Indian Army also occupied large parts of Pakistani soil in the West, which were generously returned to Pakistan. The Bangladesh War marked unambiguous victory for India under the over-all command of Gen.Sam Hormuzji Fromji Jamshedji Manekshaw of the first course(The Pioneers). As a result of this grand victory of the Indian Forces under his command, he was promoted to the emeritus rank of Field Marshall. This was perhaps the greatest achievement in leadership by an IMA alumnus.

Lt. Gen. A.A.K.Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender

June 16th, 2006
roverin Immunes Gear	Post; THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY(continued) Bangladesh War(1971) The Indian Forces were forced to enter the Bangladesh freedom struggle on behalf of Mukti-Bahini because of the grossest of human rights violations by the Pakistani Forces and the consequent refugee crisis in India. It turned out to be the highest moment of glory for the Indian Army and IMA. In a short and major offensive, both in East and West Pakistan, a decisive defeat was inflicted on the Pakistani Forces by the Indian troops. At the end of the War more than 90,000 personnel of the Pakistani Forces in Bangladesh, surrendered to the Indian and Mukti-Bahini Forces led by Lt.Gen.J.S.Aurora in East Pakistan and Lt.Gen.G.G.Bewoor in West Pakistan. Both these officers were alumni of the Academy. The Indian Army also occupied large parts of Pakistani soil in the West, which were generously returned to Pakistan. The Bangladesh War marked unambiguous victory for India under the over-all command of Gen.Sam Hormuzji Fromji Jamshedji Manekshaw of the first course(The Pioneers). As a result of this grand victory of the Indian Forces under his command, he was promoted to the emeritus rank of Field Marshall. This was perhaps the greatest achievement in leadership by an IMA alumnus. Lt. Gen. A.A.K.Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender Last edited by roverin; June 16th, 2006 at 01:00.