Morning News ::. December 02,1971

A report from Rawalpindi adds: One hundred and thirty Indian troops were killed by intensity of fighting and the press Pakistan Army at four different places in East Pakistan, as the sure of the enemy aggression remained at the level seen since the start of fighting, an official spokesman said here this evening.

The spokesman said besides these Indian casualties, eight Indian troops were captured these included seven soldiers taken prisoner near Hilli, in the Dinajpur sector, while one lance Naik of the Indian border security Force was taken prisoner in the Sylhet sector.

The spokesman said the Indian dead included 100 at Kamalpur in Mymensingh district, 12 at Bantara in Dinajpur, 12 in Sylhet sector and 6 in the eastern sector, while on a patrol.

'Objective'

Replying to questions, the spokesman said three areas are under constant brigade strength attack by Indians and these could be considered as their objective. He was answering questions about the strategy and intentions of the invading Indian troops and was asked whether the Indians wanted to capture any specific areas or push Pakistani army back.

The Indian troops since March 25 have been doing all around shelling on borders in East Pakistan Supported by mortar and artillery, the spokesman said.

The spokesman said that in fact, we have been subjected to serious provocation by India for the last several months, butt she intensified her activities later by seeing into Pakistan infiltrators and training and arming the so-called guerrrillas.

Quoting the president's statement that 'wars never solve problems.' The spokesman said "We have so far maintained restraint" and avoided a full scale war.

Replying to a question the spokesman said "We welcome the presence of foreign journalists and television men to see for themselves the type of thing going on in this age.

The spokesman further said that the mounting aggression and continuous shelling by India on East Pakistan borders calls for the attention of the international community.

The old Indian policy, the spokesman said, is to disrupt the constitution schedule with which we are internally engaged. The international community has already been alerted, he added.

In Khulna district, the spokesman said, two companies of an Indian regular battalion merged with Border Security Force (BSF) and attacked the position near Bhomara, their attack was repulsed, the spokesman added.

At Jiban nagar in the Jessore district the Indians shelled the position in Khalishpur and around with medium and field gun. The spokesman said that they attacked our position near utsuli with one infantry battalion supported by tanks, but could not make any high way.

In the southern areas of Sylhet, the spokesman said, the Indians are making probing efforts near Shamshernagar. Two companies of an Indian regular battalion entered the area and took up positions. Pakistan troops assaulted them before they could establish their positions, the spokesman said.

The spokesman further said heavy Indian concentration is areas and many Indian patrols reported in Chittagong-Comilla tried to probe Pakistan territory.

The spokesman made the following statement on the state of fighting in and around East pakistan borders.

Kamalpur

In the Momenshahi district battle at Kamalpur BOP had resulted in heavy casualties to the Indian battalion, the 13 Guards. In the past two days severe fighting took place in this area.

The Indian attack was supported by artillery. The enemy made repeated attempts to capture Kamalpur, All their attacks were repulsed.

The enemy was drawn a way from our borders leaving 100 dead bodies of the 13 Guards. So far a number of semi-automatic rifles and some other equipment have been recovered by our men.

The Indians however, continue to keep this area under constant shelling in order to recover their dead bodies and weapons.

Another enemy battalion with the help of their agents. tried to infiltrate and attack Niabill west of Alughat. Our troops took the enemy on and forced them to retreat.

Hilli Area

In the Hilli area of the Dinajpur district, the enemy has been pushed back into Indian territory west of the railway line.

The Indians, however, launched another attack north of Hilli where they got severe beating at the hands of our men.

Seven soldiers of the Indian army were captured in this section, three of whom had received wounds.

The Indians also tried to attack Bantara, south-West of Dinajpur where they surrender 12 killed.

In Pachagarh area of Dinajpur district the enemy had thrown in fresh troops. The enemy tried to advance further from Pachagarh on Pachagarh Doba and PachagarhRaihea axis but our troops foiled this effort. In the meantime the enemy launched another attack in battalion strength on Mirzapur our troops held their positions.

Up in the north the enemy tried to open another front and attacked our positions in Moughalhat. The attack was supported by artillery. Our troops gallantly held their position and the Indians were forced to withdraw. Details are awaited.

In the Sylhet area the Indian are building pressure in a wide area all along the border. Their probing attempts have increased. An Indian Patrol was ambushed by our troops. 12 Indians were killed and one L/NK. Sube of 85 BSF captured.

In the southern areas of Sylhet the Indians are making probing efforts near Shamshernagar. Two companies of an Indian regular up a position. Our troops assaulted them before they could establish their positions.

In the Chittagong-Comilla area the enemy shelled all our positions around Belonia and Chotta Harina Heavy Indian concentration is reported in these areas and many Indian patrols tried to probe in our territory.

In one patrol clash 6 Indians were killed others ranway leaving behind 2 LMGs and 2 rifles. The Indian Gurkha battalian was recognised in this area.

The Indians constantly shelled our positions at the following places.:

A. Bhomara and Sarkana in the Khulna district.

B. Benapole area and Afra, Similia, Ghadra, Khalispur, Ustali and Andalbar in the Jessore district.

C. Kamalpur in the Mymensingh district.

D. Shamshernagar and Unachora in the Sylhet district. M.S. Khair:-(1)-1-11-71.

E. Kasba area, Saldanadi and ara Jala near Brahmanbaria.

F. Gangadar Bazar, Pather Nagar and Harimangal in the Comilla district.

G. Chhoto Harina area in the Chittagong district.

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Pakistan will avoid full scale war as long as possible

Rawalpindi (APP): The option of avoiding a full-scale war in the sub-continent will be exercised by Pakistan as long as this option is available to us, an official spokesman said here this evening.

The spokesman said "our hope still is that diplomatic efforts. United Nations initiatives, our malti-lateral moves can end hostilities and arrange a cessation of fighting.'

He was answering newsmen on the diplomatic initiatives taken internationally, so far, to stop Indian aggression against Pakistan, as well as the official reaction to Tuesday's statement by Indian Premier Mrs. Indira Gandhi asking Pakistan troops to vacate East Pakistan and leave the Province to the so-called Bangla Desh rebels.

He asked how long Pakistan will keep waiting for international community to take an initiative in spite of its slow reaction to Pakistan's requests for maintaining and ensuring peace in the sub-continent.

The spokesman said "we are drifting towards a major war, because India is escalating the hostilities" "We are using all diplomatic methods and approaches to eliminate this danger (of war) but when there is stage that the country had to be fully defended we will do so, he added.

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Niazi visits forward areas: People of Sylhet pledge to defend homeland

Sylhet, December (APP): A huge public meeting held in Sylhet today declared that in the 1947 referendum. The people of Sylhet had voted for Pakistan, and not so-called Bangla Desh, and that they would shed the last drop of their blood to defend their homeland.

Lt. General A.A.K.Niazi. Commander, Eastern command and Martial law Administrator, Zone 'B' who had gone visit the troops in the forward areas of Sylhet district was the chief guest, at the meeting.

The highly spirited gathering shouted slogans condemning Indian aggression and pledging their support to the armed forces in repelling Indian aggression. Some of the slogans said, "Pakistan Zindabad" "Gush India," "down with Hindu expansionism."

The gathering also presented a copy of the Holy Quran to Gen. Niazi and swore by it to defend their homeland to their last in collaboration with the armed forces.

Mr. Ajmal Ali Chowdhury, a former central Minister, addressing the meeting, also condemned the Indian aggression and intervention in the internal affairs of Pakistan. He said, "we alone are the best judge as to how to run the affairs of our country."

Addressing himself to India, he said that peaceful posture of Pakistan has been mistaken as a sign of weakness. He said we want peace but not at the cost of our honour, dignity and independence. He urged the armed forces "to march ahead, the whole country with you."

He also condemned the in human treatment meted out to the women and children in the border villages which became the victims of latest Indian aggression and said, "we shall not rest unless the aggressor has been thrown our from every inch of our sacred soil."

Making mockery of the so-called sympathy for the people of this wing. Mr. Ajmal said that India, on the one hand, had constructed Farakka Barrage to convert this wing into a desert and on the other hand, she protessed her sympathy for East Pakistanis.

Appreciating the sacrifices being made by the troops to defend their homeland, Mr. Ajmal declared on behalf of the gathering,'' we, the people of Sylhet, will fight against Indian aggression up to our last in co-operation with the Pakistan armed forces."

Gen. Niazi.

Gen. Niazi addressing the meeting said that there was no question of retreating from any area as the armed forces were fully resolved to defend their homeland at all costs.

He said, "We cannot be cowed down by the sheer numerical superiority of our enemy. We were always in small number and we always victorious," he said and added, we shall repeat our history,"

In the end, Gen. Niazi sympathised with the misguided lost who were playing in the hands of our enemy. He said that there was still time for them to give up their activities and be pardoned. However, if they would not see the right path, they will be crushed, he said.

At the end of the meeting the gathering prayed for the solidarity of Pakistan and victory of Pakistan armed forces.

Earlier, Gen. Niazi drove to the forward areas where he met the troops who have blunted the 3-pronged attack by 8 Indian division. He appreciated their valour and endurance against heavy odds. He told them that they had lived up to their glorious traditions. He told the soldiers that they enjoyed the sympathy and the support of not only their own countrymen but also the entire Muslim world because they are fighting for Islam.

He also appreciated the performance of Razakars who are fighting shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan troops in the area.

While Gen. Niazi was talking to troops, the boom of the Indian guns shelling Pakistan positions was repeatedly heard.

Gen. Niazi also drove through Sylhet town and saw it humming with normal life.

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Security Council members get copy of Yahya's letter

United Nations, (APP): The members of the Security Council yesterday received copies of President Yahya Khan's letter to the secretary General U Thant asking for stationing UN observers in East Pakistan.

The Secretary General, Who is convalescing in his home received the letter monday and passed it on the president of the Security Council Ambassador Se Eugeniusz Kulaga of Poland for action. He is understood to have made no move to convene a security council meeting apparently under pressure from a super power supporting India.

Ambassador Islmael Byenetaylor Kamara today takes over as the president of the security council for this month.

A Muslim and known for his impartiality Mr. Kamara might make a move towards granting Pakistani request through a council meeting but diplomatic observes were wondering how any council meeting could be held with super power discouraging the idea like the Indians.

They said it appeared that Pakistan President's move for peace in the subcontinent had run into procedural difficulties.

Asked to comment on President Yahya Khan's suggestion for stationing UN observers, Joseph Godbed visiting British MInister of state at the foreign office said this was some thing that it might be possible to thrash out but stresed that some members were reluctant to bring the worsening situation in the sub-continent to the notice of security council it was difficult for them to act.

Meanwhile, the so-called Bangla Desh delegation headed by Abu Saeed Chaudhury, has stepped up its activities inside UN since the Indian attack on East Pakistan.

They are escorted around by the Indian delegation members and introduced to delegates from various country.

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IAF planes violate Pak airspace

Rawalpindi (APP): Four Indian Air Force aircraft violated Pakistan airspace in the Sialkot area around mid-day on Tuesday an official spokesman said here this evening.

The spokesman said the Indian aircraft penetrated several miles into Pakistani territory between 1 130 and 1200 noon on Tuesday."

He said the Indian Air Force air craft were Russian built Mig-21 and SU-7. The Pakistan Air Force aircraft flew up to intercept the Indians planes. But the enemy aircraft immediately withdrew to their own airspace.

The spokesman said the enemy aircraft included two Russian made MIg-21 and two Russian built SU-7.The MIGs were escorting the SU-7s. The later is a ground attack aircraft which is also used for photo reconnaissance. He said the Russians have been supplying India with SU-7s since 1965.

When the Indian aircraft violated the Pakistan airspace they were flying at an attitude of 45,000 feet. Replying to newsmen's questions, he said, no shots were fired from either side during the incident.

He said no air combat took place in or around East Pakistan since November 22, although the Indian aircraft have been supporting their ground forced attack there.

Asked whether Pakistani aircraft are permitted by the Government to hit the invading Indian aircraft, the spokesman said "I can not comment on this."

Asked whether the commander-in-chief of Pakistan air Force has written to this Indian counterpart regarding observation of restraints and avoiding violation of Pakistan airspace, the spokesman said Pakistan did not receive reply to the earlier letter, and there was no intention to write to the Indian Air Force chief any longer.

A correspondent asked him what is Pakistan's reaction to the incident at Sialkot. The spokesman said the reaction is not in my hands. We take it that India has aggressive intentions against West Pakistan."

Nov. 22 Incident.

The spokesman also briefed the newsmen about the latest details on an air combat between Pakistani and Indian aircraft- on November 22. He said it can now be stated on the basis of eye witnesses accounts that the two Pakistani Air Force sobres lost over chougacha on 22nd November were hit by enemy ground fire and were not shot down by the Indian Gnat fighters which attacked them. This is also borne out by the contradictory statements issued to the Indian press on this incident. On 23rd November, the Indian Press claimed only that Pakistani Sobres had been chosed away and not that any PAF aircraft had been shot-down by the Indian Gnats. However, it was after two days, when the Indians found that two Pakistani pilots had fallen into the hands of the Indian army that the Indian State Minister claimed that Indian Gnats had shot down the Sobres. Intact, the net result of that action was that one Gnat (confirmed) was shot down by PAF's Sobre air craft. Two of our Sobres were lost as a result of being hit by ground fire. He said the Pakistan aircraft were hit by small arms ground fire by the Indians. The Pakistani aircraft were within. The range of the Indian small arms fire, he added.

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Kerosene on production of ration cards

The district administration has fixed the quantity of Kerosene oil to be supplied to each family in the city at fair price shops on production of ration cards, reports, APP.

A Press release issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca said:

There has been great improvement in the supply and distribution of Kerosene in Dacca city and its suburbs. Fair Price shops opened by various oil companies are selling oil at Rs. 2.25 per gallon and in case there is any report of black marketeering and profiteering prompt action is being taken in such cases. Instances have, however, come to our notice that free sole has caused undue crowd at some shops. At present it is also not possible to discriminate between genuine consumers and others. It has, there fore, been decided that fair price shops shall sell Kerosene to residents of the respective Union Committee area in which the shop may be situated. Further more the Kerosene shall be supplied after the dealer has satisfied himself about the identity and address of the customer. Hence forth, Kerosene oil will supplied at the weekly rate of one gallon per family of to five persons and two gallons per family of more than five members. It will be supplied on production of the ration card, and quantity and date will be recorded against the name of the head of the family each oil is sold to him. oil companies are asked to issue instructions to their dealers to maintain a register where people of that respective area may record the particulars of their ration cards.

Sale of kerosene oil through fair price shops during last few days been extremely smooth Deputy Magistrates have been visiting local markets to attend to public grivances promptly. It needs no proof now that the scare of oil shortage was only a hoax and as a result of firm and timely action any tendency to exploit the consumers has been curbed.

The Deputy Commissioner and Additional deputy Commissioner (City) and some Deputy Magistrates again visited a number of areas in town on Wednesday and gave orders on the spot to the dealers to remove the difficulty being faced by the people at safe shops.

S.D.O. Sadar (South) will issue special permit to institutions like hospitals etc. to meet their requirements of Kerosene oil. No permits are to be issued to private individuals.

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Trial of Mujib not yet over

Rawalpindi (APP): The trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Leader of the defunct Awami League, is not yet over, an official spokesman told a press briefing here today.

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UN Observers : Yahya's proposal welcomed by US

Islamabad (PPI): The US state Department welcomes Pakistan President Yahya Khan's call for a United Nations observers force to be sent to East Pakistan, says a USIS Press release.

Charles Bray, state Department spokesman told newsmen on Tuesday in Washington "Our view has been and continues to be that any measure that would have the effect of reducing tensions in the area, or contributing in any way to a military disengagement would be a useful step forward."

President Yahya's proposal was made in a letter he sent to UN Secretary General U Thant on November 28, according to an official announcement in Pindi on November 29.

The Pakistani leader earlier proposed that UN observers be stationed on both sides of the frontier between India and East Pakistan India rejected that suggestion.

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Wali Khan meets Bhutto

Peshawar (APP): Khan Abdul Walt Khan, MNA-elect, and former President of the defunct National Awami Party yesterday called on Mr. Bhutto, Chairman of PPP.

The two leaders remained close lied along with some other leaders for about so minutes at the residence of Mr. Hayat Mohammad Khan Sherpao. Sarhad PPP Chief. Later replying to questions Mr. Bhutto said that the leaders of the country had the right to meet each other.

He however stressed that there should be no interpretation of this meeting to suit the interests of the defeat elements and conspirators who had brought the country to the present pass.

Mr. Bhutto said that if the elected representatives met each other why there should be surprise or consternation.

Asked whether there was any possibility of the elected MNAs and MPAs of- the defunct NAP joining the PPP. Mr. Bhutto remarked 'I do not take advantage of others' difficulties.'

To further question if there was chance of more such contacts between them Mr. Bhutto replied opinions are always open."

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Pak-China friendship will be consolidated and developed: Li

Karachi (APP): Chinese Minister for the First Ministry of Machine Building, Mr. Li Shi-ching, said here last night that with joint efforts the friendship between Pakistan and China would "surely be consolidated and developed."

Speaking at a banquet given in his honour the Minister said that the friend ship between the two countries was based on the five principles of peaceful co-existence and had "grown up in the struggle against imperialism and expansions."

Referring to the restoration of China's rights in the United Nations and the expulsion of Taiwan from the world body he said it was a 'victory for the people of the whole World and all the countries up holding the justice.'

In this struggle the Government and the people of Pakistan had over a long period of time made unremitting efforts,' the MInister said adding 'please allow me on behalf of the Chinese Government and the people to express our heartfelt thanks to the Pakistan Government and the people.'

The Minister said that China would, as always, stand together with the countries and people that love peace and justice and together with the struggle for the defence of their national independence and state sovereignty and to cause of safeguarding international peace and promotion of human progress.

The Minister said that he and other members of the delegation came to Pakistan at the invitation of the Pakistan Government to participate in the inauguration of the Heavy Mechanical Complex and the foundation stone laying ceremony of the heavy forge and foundiry at Taxila.

During the course of their visit they went to Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.

He said wherever they went they were received with warmth and the people displayed their friendly feelings for the people and the Government of China. All this showed the profound friendship between the peoples and the Governments of the two countries. The Chinese Minister said that this friendship would be everlasting.

He thanked President Yahya Khan and the people and the Government of Pakistan for their cordial and warm reception. lie also conveyed the cordial friendly feelings of the people of China to the people of Pakistan.

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Calcutta weekly reveals: Differences between India, Russia on 'Bangla Desh' issue.

The weekly frontier of Calcutta has revealed that Indian approach towards so-called Bangladesh was not sincere and that there were gulf of differences between India and Soviet Union on the same issue reports PPI.

In an article of its political correspondent published by the weekly in October 23, the paper said: "Everyone is talking of a war, as thought it would solve Bangla Desh problem for ever. General Yahya Khan cannot afford to lose East Bengal without a war. The hoaks around him would see to it. On the eve of Mrs. Indira Gandhis Moscow visit Soviet assessments indicated a pre-emptive Pakistan strike on India's western front to deprove India of all initiative on the eastern front. Even since, both the super powers have been prevailing upon Pakistan not to embank on any military adventure. The reports of Pakistan military preparations in the Soviet press were past of the pressure tactic to restrain General Yahya Khan.

India has been coming under heavy Soviet pressure and the Algiers communique suggested everything short of another Tashkent on Bangla Desh which the Soviets tell Pakistan is a bilateral issue and India that it is an internal affairs of Pakistan.

Few noticed that the summary of the Algiers communique put out by the Soviet Embassy in New Delhi takes care to keep out the crucial paragraph relating to India and Pakistan.

Soviet leadership

"In all fairness to the Soviet leadership it should be conceded that the Soviet Union never wanted a solution to the Bangla Desh issue outside the framework of the present Pakistan the Indian leadership took the country for a ride by making it believe that the Soviet position on Bengla Desh clearly implied on independent Bangla Desh.The handpicked correspondents who covered Mrs. Gandhi's Moscow visit have not had the honesty to tell the readers that there are for minological discrepancies between the Russian text of the communique and the English text. In the former the reference is to "Pakistan" while in the latter it is to "East Pakistan". Some of the correspondents possibly acting on a government brief, stretched East Pakistan to mean East Bengal. They read a mighty "advance" in Soviet position in India's favour with every sentence Mr. Kosygin spoke. When New Delhi could no longer keep the pretence that there has been complete identity of Indian and Soviet positions on Bangla Desh. Mrs. Gandhi tries to tell the country that one should no worry too much about what the Soviets say.

Faux Pas

Mr. Swaran singh straight from United Nations, committed a faux pas at his party's Jambaree in Simla, he clarity said (he was speaking in English and the to odd correspondents present could not have misreported him deliberately) that India would not be opposed to political solution with in the frame work of Pakistan. The next morning the External Affairs Ministry was worried about what appeared in the newspapers and telephoned Mr. Swaran singh to ask if he had really said all that for what he had said seemed to be at odds with the government's public stance. Mr. Swaran singh called newsmen to "clarify''. The position. A few days later Mrs. Gandhi said Mr. Swaran singh had been misreported. Every mess the leadership lands it self in needs a scapegoat. At simla, the party president. Mr. Sangiviah, gave the game away when he said at the flag-hoisting ceremony that Pakistan was about to attack India in August and 'we' forestalled that by signing the treaty which contradicted everything that the leadership has been saying in justification of the treaty.

After General Yahya Khan broad cast, it became clear that he was planning a short, thought indecision war. It would suit Pakistan to internationalise the dispute through the Security Council which is meeting later this month. A pre-emptive strike in Kashmir to grab the valley and a cease fire imposed by the superpowers would mean the freezing of the Bangla Desh issue Occupied territories would be swapped and India would got the refugees with (Sic) General Yahya Khan's best compliments. juiyyr6r':kg

In New Delhi the all-knowing drummer boys talk of Mrs. Gandhi's resolve to resist all super-power pressures and fight war imposed on India to a finish. what is forgotten is that minus of foreign did both India and Pakistan are third rate military powers Neither side can fight long. Also not to be forgotten is lie fact that there is vast pool of Soviet arms with Pakistan's allies. The Soviet leadership might not be averse to letting Iran provide equipment of Soviet origin to Pakistan.

Military Advantage

"In any event a military conflict before mid November would be least advantageous to India and Gen. Yahya Khan knows this. The military advantage India had over Pakistan six months ago has marrowed down and its gains to be a check mated by war if it breaks out. Pakistan might try to grab the Kashmir valley or even cut it off from India while India would have no difficulty moving deep into East Bengal. It' India recognised Bangla Desh before entering East Bengal, Pakistan might recognise the "Azad Kashmir" Government as a sovereign entity and there will be four and not two parties to any ceasefire to be imposed.

"Public opinion in, the capitals is fatalistically resigned to war. Western newspapers and agencies have moved in reinforcements apprehending a flare-up. It is becoming clear that the Soviet Union will not intervene on India's side in the event of a war and the treaty is adead weight on India because it has curtailed the options.

Ironical, the super-powers are the best guarantee that no war in the sub-continent will last long though the super-powers have been responsible for the arms race. Either way the super powers win and no solution to the sub-continent's problems would be possible as long as their influence remains.

It is hardly surprising that Mrs. Gandhi refrained from saying anything significant on Bangladesh at the Simla AICC. She also avoided any reference to the rising prices, the crisis in the economy and the party's by-election reverses. A limited war might be in the ruling party's electoral interests next February. The government economists used to hold forth on the consequinces of Bangla Desh for the Pakistan economy which to go by New Delhi's forcecasts would have collapsed some four months ago. Nobody had the moral courage to talk about the cost of Bangla Desh for the India economy. 'Garibi jatao' is no original gimmick in the United states, they had the poverty war in which the poor lost always.

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Washington Post confirms Indian aggression

Paris (APP): Increase evidence of Indian troops invasion of Chandrapur near Akhaura in Comilla area has been given by the Washington post correspondent, lee lascaze.

In a despatch filed from Akhaura and published by daily international Herald Tribune last Friday, he said he saw seven dead Indian soldiers in railway flatcar, dressed in army boots, uniform trousers and sweaters.

The facial features of these soldiers, he said, showed that they were from a northern India, probably Nepalian, unit.

He said the battle field where Pakistan troops clashed with Indian's early last week lay fine miles down the tracks of Akhaura town badly damaged by Indian shelling.

The battle, he said, began with Indian artillery five along 15 mile stretch of the border from Kashba to Brahmanbaria. The Indian troops occupied the village of Chandrapur, about 3 miles inside East Pakistan. Where they were stopped and encircled on three sides by Pakistani unit.

The Indian troops were cut down as they tried to beat a retreat. "The fields around Chandrapur are pocked with craters where artillery rounds landed during the battle," the correspondent said.

He said when he accompanied by a brigadier of Pakistan Army was moving around the village, one villager with a 7-year old girl ranout to greet the brigadier.

The correspondent quoted the villager as saying that his life was killed by Indian artillery shelling two days ago.

The correspondent said every where they went around the area, small groups of civilians appeared to shout the Muslim battle cries and 'long live Pakistan.'

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Hartal in Ctg. today

Chittagong (APP): Hartal will be observed in Chittagong on December 2 to protest India's naked aggression on Pakistan.

Hartal hours will be from morning to 12 noon after which a public meeting will be held at Laldighi Maidan. A procession will also be taken out after the meeting.

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Protest rallies against Indian aggression

The naked and blatant Indian aggression against East Pakistan has sent a wave of indignation all over East Pakistan and people are rallying to rise as a man to teach the Indian warlords a telling lesson.

All cities, towns and villages are rocking with demonstrations, rallies, arid protest meeting being organised by political organisations and students and sociocultural organisation to frustrate the design of Indian hawks to disintegrate Pakistan.

Speakers in meetings and rallies while urging the people to unite and rally round the valiant armed forces asked them to sacrifices everything for the sake of Pakistan for they know if Pakistan goes nobody lives and if Pakistan stays, who will their die.

Effigies of Indian Premier Indira Gandhi, Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram and Foreign Minister Sardar Swaran singh are being burnt in those raillies.

Popular slogans namely 'crush India" "Challo Challo Delhi Challo" and Pakistan Zindabad" are echoing from roads and lanes in cities and towns and dales and meadows in country side.

Niarpool

A mammoth public meeting at Niarpool held under the auspices of Sylhet district Muslim League yesterday condemned the Indian naked aggression. Hundreds of youths took Solemn row to fight India. Mr. Arshad Ali, alias Motumia, presided.

Mr. M.A. Paoari PDP leader Mr. Khondakar Abdul Jalil member Sylhet. District Council, Mr. Abdul Majid Vice-Chairman, Sylhet District Council, Mr. Najmul Hussain Khan MPA-elect, and convenor Sylhet District Muslimin League (Convention), Mr. Nannu MIa PDP leader in their speech exhorted people to join the fight, against Indian aggressors and eliminate Indian agents, They also appealed to the youth to get enrolled in razakars.

Prizes were distributed to razakars in meetings for their valour and bravery. Prizes were awarded on behalf of Muslim League.

Hartal procession and meeting condemning Indian aggression and expressing nations alertness to fight India were held at all subdivisional towns of Habiganj, Sunamganj, Maulvi bazar and also in Kulaura.

People burst out in rage against Indian aggressors, took Oath in name of Allah to fight Indians and root out Indian agents.

Meeting and processions are being organised in all prominent places and bazars, condemning Indian aggression.

Dinajpur

Mr. Rahim Uddin ahmed, Vice-president East Pakistan PDP has warned the Indian war lords that the people were determined to safeguard "our national and territorial integrity."

In on interview with APP he appealed to the people to live as true Musalmans with our own distinct culture and tradition and stand like a solid rock to defend every inch of our mother land. People must refrain constantly on guard so that our country, our sovereignty and our own values are not threatened once again, he added.

He also called upon the people to remain united and completely prepared to thwart Indian aggression. It is a time for unity among all ranks and it is the duty of every patriotic Islam loving Pakistani to realise the gravity of the situation. We must remember that by unity faith and discipline alone can we effectively fight those who have threatened our sovereignty and integrity. "Pakistan had come to stay and it will stay for ever," he said.

Pabna

Our correspondent reports: A big procession was brought out on Monday at Pabna. From various walks of life including students, teachers, labourers, Razakars and leader and workers of all political parties paraded the main roads of the town shouting slogans to condemn the Indian aggression East Pakistan.

The procession was led by Montana Abdu Sobhan MNA-elect. The procession raised slogans "Pakistan Zindabad", "down with Indian imperialism" and "we will defend Pakistan till last drop of our blood."

The procession carried several effigies of Indira Gandhi which were burnt at local town Hall maidan.

Later a public meeting was held at Pabna Town Hall maidan where all the speakers strongly condemned the Indian aggression on our sacred soil and vowed to defend the country at any cost.

Moulana Abdus Sobhan ex-opposition Deputy leader East Pakistani Assembly in his speech in the meeting told that sudden attack on us by India with all her might in all directions of our border was a cowardly and dastardly action chosen by India. 'If India really wants a war this time Inshallah they would meet a crushing defeat in the hands of our valiant Forces. He warned India should remember every Pakistani would defend every inch of Pakistan at any cost.

Naogaon

(From Our correspondent)

Naogan: A protest meeting under the auspices of sub-divisional Peace Committee was held here Sunday last at Idgah Ground against Indian attack on East Pakistan with Al-haj Nizamuddin in the Chair.

Messers. Abdus Sobhan Choudhury, President, sub-divisional Peace Committee Molla Farazuddin, MPA-elect, Yar AIi Khan, Akbar Ali Khan, Chairman, Raninagar Thana Peace Committee, Abdul Kasem, President Thana Peace Committee, Abdul Kader Dewan, Khaybar Ali Mohammad Elias, Abdul Jalil, Secretary. Santahar Peace Committee and Kayemuddin addressed the meeting. The speakers bitterly condemned the Indian attack on Pakistan territory.

They in their speeches declared their determination to defend the country unitedly. Mr. Sobhan Choudhury stressed the need of unity among the people and asked the traders not to charge high prices.

Later, a procession was brought out which paraded the main roads of the town shouting various anti-Indian slogans. Hartal was also observed from 2. p.m.

Kustia

Speakers of various political parties in a series of public meetings held in the interiors called upon the people to rise as one man to crush the enemy.

Mr. Saad Ahmed and Mr. Azmat Ali of Jamat-e-Islami and council Muslim League and MNA-elect and Abdul Qaiyyum, MPA-elect, in public meetings held at khoksha, Kumarkhali, Poradaha, MIrpur, Bheramara, Daulatpur and pragpur during the last one week explained to the people the gravity of the situation following India's wanton aggression on Pakistan. They appealed to the people to be alert against the enemy's agents and gather on a united platform to give a crushing blow to the enemy which had already started reeling back.

Hundreds and thousands of People attended these meetings raising full-throated slogans like "Pakistan Zindabad", "Chalo Chalo Delhi Chalo" and "Down with India".

Sylhet

A mammoth students' procession of Al-Badar group paraded main thoroughfares of Sylhet town yesterday amid thundering cries of "Crush India", "we will defend Pakistan by our blood," and "proceed to war front''

Hundreds of students belonging to Government Madrassas, colleges and schools participated. The procession terminated at the court compound where a largely attended students' meeting was held.

Mr. Abdul Quadir, Commonder, Al-Badar group, presided students from different institutions spoke in the meeting expressing their faith in ultimate victory of Pakistan and their readiness to fight India with the last drop of their blood. Teenagers also addressed the meeting expressing their indignation against India and took a oath to eliminate miscreants.

Among leading students, Master Jangeer of Raja G.C. High school, Mr. Abdul Kalam Khan of Dacca University, Mr. Tajul Islam of Sylhet Government High school and Mr. Shamsul Islam Kamal of Chittagong University spoke condemning Indian barbarism. They assured Pak forces that the student community stood firmly behind them in defence of the country.

Messrs Abdul Bari, Khondokar Abdul Jalid and Jafiz Maulana Luthefur Rahman. District Peace Committee members also addressed the meeting.

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Hartal in Khulna

Khulna (APP): Complete hartal was observed here today in Khulna, Daulatpur and Khalishpur industrial areas to protest against unprovoked aggression by India on our soil.

Business establishments Government offices, banks, mills were closed till 2 p.m. while vehicles went off the road. Processions were also brought out to condemn the Indian aggression.

The strike call was given by the Khulna Central Peace Committee to express their condemnation against Indian attack. The Central Peace Committee besides calling of hartal also urged upon the trading community to maintain normalcy in the supply of essential commodities and not to indulge in profiteering in order to face the enemy with all our might in the defence of our motherland.

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Indian Army involved in East Pak fighting, reports US Press

Washing (APP): More details about Indian troops involvement in fighting in East Pakistan and motives underlying the Indian invasion, have been provided by a number of American newspapers.

The New York Times, in despatch from its New Delhi correspondent, said that although the Indian army along East Pakistan border was said officially to be taking only defensive action, 'High Indian officials mission of' diverting, distracting and harrassing Pakistani forces to give the 'Mukti Bahini' insurgents room for manoeuvre.

These officials also admit that Indian forces were giving active support to the guerrillas in some sectors.

The newspaper, in an article, said there had been recurrent temptation in India over yers to humble Pakistan once for all and remove her as potential military threat. That temptation has welled up during the last eight months.

The paper said Indian involvement in East Pakistan situation began with the provision of arms, training and sanctuary to 'Mukti Bahini.'

In recent weeks, the Indian involvement further intensified when along with increased flow of Indian arms to guerrillas, the Indian army gave more and more physical support to them and in the form of covering artillery and mortar fire, the Indian troops crossed into East Pakistan on brief strikes.

Finally, as of last weekend the Indian army started playing an active role though unacknowledged combat role, the paper said.

Now Mrs. Gandhi with the help of her Generals "would prefer to oust the Pakistani army from East Pakistan by means of military action that would remain below the level of outright war," the paper added.

Sunday Star

The Sunday Star quoted top ranking Indian officials as saying that they expected more Indian army intrusions into East Pakistan.

In a despatch from its New Delhi correspondent, the paper said that the Indians were using their armed forces both directly and indirectly in an effort to wrest East Pakistan.

The report said the Indian were engaged in what were actually offensive operations along the East Pakistan borders. These operations were being conducted by regular Indian troops inside east Pakistan, and not the 'Mukti Bahini' as the Indians would have the world believe.

Quoting Indian sources, the report said that apart from arming and supplying 'Bangla Desh' forces, regular Indian troops were providing some of their punch by operating with them into East Pakistan.

Referring to Indian attacks in Jessore area, The report said that the thrust at Jessore seems to have been intended to capture Jessore and establish it as capital for Bangladesh Government now based in Calcutta. Once that Government was on its own soil, India might officially recognise it and openly aid it with Indian army.

The newspaper Evening star in a despatch from its new Delhi correspondent said that India has pushed the situation in the sub-continent to the war by organizing and assinsting the rebel forces to capture East Pakistan.

The paper said there was now no doubt about it that direct shooting clashes between Pakistan and Indian forces had taken place and apprehended that the situation might excalate into full war between the two countries, and even into a big power confrontation.

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Boumedienne concerned over Indo-Pak situation

Algiers (APP): MR. Mahmud Ali, the leader of Pakistan delegation to the 126the session of the UN General Assembly, on the eve of his departure from Algiers on Sunday night told newsmen that he had informed president Boumedicne of' tire serious situation created by the Indian aggression against Pakistan.

He said Pakistan Boumediene expressed his grave concern at the rapidly deteriorating Indo-Pakistan situation and made anxious enquiries regarding evolution of armed confrontation between the two countries.

Regarding his meeting with the Algerian Foreign Minister. Mr. Abdul Aziz Bouteflika, Mr. Mahmud Ali said the Algerian Foreign Minister expressed Algerias full support to Pakistan's efforts to preserve unity, independence and sovereignty. Mr. Mahmud Ali said: the Algerian Foreign Minister emphasised the urgency of ending conflict as soon as possible and said that Algeria's position regarding situation in the south Asia was based on respect for the United Nations and the organisation of Africa Unity principles of National Unity, territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs and inviolability of international borders.

Mr. Mahmud ali said that he also met Mr. Kaid Ahmed. Secretary General National Liberation Front Party and member of the Revolutionary Council and informed him of the Indian intransigence and Indian attempts to impose big power hegemony of its small neighbours.

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People urged to give all support to armed forces

Rajshahi (APP): Maulana Md. Ishaque, Minister for Basic Democracies and local Government called upon the people to give all-out support to the Armed Forces for combating indian aggression.

The Minister was addressing a cross-section of the people, including members of the Peace committee, officials and non-officials in the District Council auditorium.

Moulana Ishaque exhorted the people to fight up to the last as true Muslim for preserving the prestige and independence of the motherland. He reminded the people about the said that if we fought selflessly in the name of Allah we would be up holding our past tradition and the victory would be ours.

Shamsul Haque

A Chittagong report says professor Shamsul Haque, Minister in-Charge, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of east Pakistan said that India's naked aggression on Pakistan proved her actual design behind their refusal for allowing the refugee to Pakistan inspite of repeated appeals made by Pakistan for an agreement to that respect.

The Minister was addressing the heads of Government departments members of the local Peace Committee, MPAs and MNAs-elect and representatives of all political parties at Chittagong District Council Hall on the occasion of forming a High powered co-ordination committee for chittagong. In accordance with the recent Governments' decision.

Mujibur Rahman

A report from Comilla Adds: Mr. Mujirur Rahman, East Pakistan Minister for Information, yesterday called u