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The last Governor of #Gilgit was Brigadier Ghansara Singh Jamwal, r/o Raipur Bantalab, #Jammu
The brave Brigadier had stoically accepted the role of Governor on 1st August 1947 despite the known dangers of this position. #DograHistory #JK
The brave Brigadier had stoically accepted the role of Governor on 1st August 1947 despite the known dangers of this position. #DograHistory #JK
When Pakistani raiders attacked J&K in Oct 1947, Major Brown and #Gilgit Scouts which he commanded, rose in revolt. More than a 1000 men surrounded the Governor’s house and Brigadier Ghansara Singh along with his men, including the driver and attendant put up a brave fight.
Raja Sultan Abdul Hamid DSP of Gilgit Baltistan joined Major Brown in his treachery and lead the Gilgit Police to the Governor’s house. Brig Ghansara Singh surrendered only after Maj Brown gave an ultimatum that all non Muslims in Gilgit Agency would be killed.
Maj Brown & Gilgit Scouts massacred the Hindu & Sikh troops of #Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh. Col Abdul Majid Khan of 6th J&K Infantry (State Forces)was also arrested. The Major was suitably rewarded for raising the Pakistani flag in G&B on Nov 3rd 1947, with Sitara e Pakistan.
Brig Ghansara Singh had surrendered after Maj Brown gave an ultimatum that all non Muslims in Gilgit Agency would be killed. Lt Col Abdul Majid Khan of 6th J&K Infantry (State Forces)was also arrested. Gilgit Baltistan, integral part of JK, was forcefully taken away by Pakistan.
