Sep 1965 Pak-Ind War - prelude in reverse chronology
- Ceasefire Sep 23 1965 - Stalemate
- Sep 6 - India attacks across Intl border on Lahore and Sialkot - both stalled due to stiff resistance
- Sep 1 - Pakistan launch Op Grandslam across CFL, reaches short of Akhnur
1/5
August 26 - India launch Op Faulad / Op Faulad across CFL - Haji Pir Pass threatened though 20 Punjab Regiment held it till end
August 5 - Pakistan launch Op Gibralter infiltrating soldiers across CFL in IOK to raise local resistance against indian army. Op was a failure, 2/5
Apr 1965 - Indians occupied unmanned positions along the border at Rann of Kachh (south of Sindh, close to Arabian Sea). Pakistan Army eliminated all the positions in swift, violent actions, comprehensively defeating the indian venture
3/5
31 Dec 1964 - Spec status of Kashmir as held after the UN Resolution terminated. Article 356 and 357 imposed on IOK by India, change in the nomenclature of the PM of J&K, he became a “chief minister” as in other states. June 1965 - National Conference merged with Congress.
4/5
So when the indians/liberals mocks our "6 Sep ko buzdil dushman ney raat k...." narrative. Do know the complete context.
Wars are not just an armed clash. These are an extension of national policies in pursuits of Interests.
Kashmir would always be our core national interest
Op Faulad/ *Op Bakhshi*
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