Indo-Pak war 1971: When Army Chief told Pakistan you surrender or we wipe you out
On this day in 1971, the then head of the Pakistan Army, General Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 soldiers, surrendered unconditionally to Indian Army. Image shared by Indian Army of Twitter (@adgpi)
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Updated: Dec 16, 2020, 11:12 AM IST
India is celebrating its victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 as Vijay Diwas. On this day in 1971, the then head of the Pakistan Army, General Khan Niazi, along with his 93,000 soldiers, surrendered unconditionally to the Indian Army. This historical event itself paved the way for the separation of Pakistan and gave birth to a new country Bangladesh.
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The Indo-Pak War also led to the creation of Bangladesh.
The year 1971 is etched in golden letters in India s history as the Indian Armed Forces emerged victorious defeating the Pakistan Army. The Indo-Pak War also led to the creation of a nation Bangladesh and resulted in the largest military surrender after the World War-II.
The nation on December 16 celebrates Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan. It was on this day in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian forces. This historic incident paved the way for the creation of Bangladesh.