Who was the Indian army general before whom the Pakistan Army during the Bangladesh war in 1971 surrender?
By the end of April 1971, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had asked the Indian Army chief General Sam Manekshaw if he was ready to go to war with Pakistan.
When did India surrender to Pakistan?
December 16, 1971
On December 16, 1971, Pakistan was defeated and forced to publicly surrender to India, the largest military surrender since World War II. It has been 50 years since the Indo-Pak war of 1971, but the memories of the events remain etched in the hearts of the war heroes who fought for the liberation of Bangladesh.
When did Pakistan surrender to India?
The instrument of surrender was signed between Lt Gen AAK Niazi and Lt Gen JS Aurora in Dhaka on December 16, 1971. This was the largest surrender ever after the second World War. The Indian government at that time was being led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Why 16 December is celebrated as Vijay Diwas?
Every year, December 16 is celebrated as ‘Vijay Diwas’ in memory of the glorious victory achieved under the deft and able leadership of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, regarded as one of the greatest heroes of the Indo-Pakistan war. The historic war led to the liberation of East Pakistan and the formation of Bangladesh.
What happened to Niazi Khan after the war?
After taken and held as a prisoner of war by the Indian Army, he was repatriated to Pakistan on 30 April 1975. Niazi was dishonored from his military service after confessing at the War Enquiry Commission led by Chief Justice Hamoodur Rahman.
Where was Lt Niazi stationed during WW2?
On 11 June 1942, Lt. Niazi was stationed in the Kekrim Hills located in regions of Assam – Manipur to participate in the Burma front. That spring, he was part of the 14th Army of the British Army and the British Indian Army commanded by General Slim.
What is the rank of Major General Niazi?
In 1968, he was promoted as Major-General and made General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8th Infantry Division, stationed in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. In 1969, Major-General Niazi was made GOC of 10th Infantry Division, stationed in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
What happened to Mukti Bahini after the 1971 war?
Thus ending the liberation struggle led by the Bengali Mukti Bahini which also ended the war with India amid a unilateral ceasefire called by Pakistan in 1971. After taken and held as a prisoner of war by the Indian Army, he was repatriated to Pakistan on 30 April 1975.