Battle of Dhalai 1971
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 October 1971 – 3 November 1971 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1971 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Bangladesh | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Bangladesh Liberation War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 24.2185, 91.8260 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Dhalai was fought between India and Pakistan before the formal start 1971 India-Pakistan War for the liberation of Bangladesh. The battle started after an attack by Indian Army on Pakistani border outpost (BOP) in East Pakistan on 28 October and lasted until 3 November 1971. Three infantry battalions belonging to 61 Mountain Brigade, one battalion belonging to East Bengal Regiment and 7 Rajputana Rifles supported by an artillery-sized brigade of Indian army fought against a battalion-sized 12 Frontier Force of Pakistan army.
The task to capture Dhalai was initially given to Mukti Bahini. However, Mukti Bahini assault on Pakistani positions in Dhalai was not totally successful. Later the Indian army joined with them. Pakistani troops under the command of Major Javed fought valiantly against the Indian troops. After suffering fair number of casualties as result of fierce resistance put up by Frontier Force, Mukti Bahini and Indian army under the command of Sagat Singh was able to capture Dhalai. Pakistan troops in the area withdrew and Major Javed of Pakistan army was killed in the battle. Brigadier Shiv Yadav, the Brigade commander and Lt. Col. Devasan of 7 Rajputana Rifles of Indian army were also badly injured in this battle.
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