The Daily
Morning News
04 DECEMBER 1971
News headlines and details from the Daily Morning News.
News Headlines:
- W. Pakistan attacked: Lahore, Sialkot, Chamb, Jassar, Rajasthan, Rahimyar Khan sectors hit
- Indian troops positions strafed
- Indian bid to encircle East Pak failed
- Malik warns India
- PAF plans blast India's four forward airfields.
- Niazi lauds people's sprit: Material superiority spirit: Material superiority of enemy will be neutralised.
- Indian plotting to annex Eastern wing of Pakistan
- Curfew imposed on Dacca city
- Indira puts India on "war footing."
- 1,000 killed and wounded in Kamalpur
- Indian troops engaged in tank battles: BBC confirmation
- Governor exposes Indian design to undo Pakistan
- US papers continue to high light India's military involvement
- Indira hits out at British press
- People urged to sink differences to face aggression
- Abbas Ali visits Dacca Radio
- Relief operation in Serajganj in full swing
- People urged to stand unitedly to face Indian aggression
- Labour Federation to hold rally at Khulna tomorrow
- Evil designs of Indian warlords expose-
Nawazish - India's naked aggression condemned
- Solaiman asks officials to rise to occasion
- Yousuf exhorts officials to guard against miscreants and internal enemies
- Delhi about to recognise rebel Govt.
Other Headlines:
- Emergency in India
- PPP would accept Dy. Premiership
- Attack on Akhaoura contained.
- India's special art of non-
violence satirised - stanissis touring East Pakistan
- UCP calls for unity.
Rawalpindi (APP): Indian forces Launched attack in Sialkot, Chamb, Jassar, Lahore,
Rajasthan and Rahimyar Khan sectors between 3-
There was military activity in Poonch and Uri sectors in Kashmir. The Radio said the Indian ground action was supported by aircraft.
Ours aircraft relatiated and struck some Indian airfields close to our borders Pakistan armed forces were taking necessary measures to counter the Indian attacks, Radio Pakistan said.
Rawalpindi (APP): Sabres of the Pakistan Air Force carried out two strafing missions and attacks on the positions held by Indian troops on Thursday who have penetrated into the province, an official spokesman said here this, afternoon. The spokesman said, "The Pakistan Air Force aircraft retained well with in the Pakistan air and did not violate the Indian Airspace." He said the Pakistan Air Force is under orders not the violate Indian airspace, and was strictly observing these directives.
The spokesman described as "completely untrue," when his attention was drawn to an Indian allegation that Pakistan Air Force had "bombed" Agartala. He again said the Pakistan Air Force did not violate Indian Airspace and reiterated the Government directives not to do so.
Replying to questions, he said Indian troops were strafed and attacked by the PAF were 500 to 1500 yards inside Pakistan territory.
He said when the Pakistan aircraft attacked Indians, the Indian Air Force did not come up to meet the Pakistan air craft, and "There was no air engagement during the last 24 hours."
The spokesman told another questioner that it was possible to take aline of attack on the enemy positions on border edges without violating the enemy airspace.
The spokesman said the Indian Air Force was engaged in hit and run attacks on Fast Pakistan. On these mission, they are using the Gnat aircraft.
Rawalpindi (APP): The General situation along East Pakistan borders under went a tangible enlargement of the Indian aggression along East Pakistan borders, an official spokesman said today.
He said Indian launched one of its heaviest attack on East Pakistan on Thursday in move to encircle East Pakistan from seven different positions. He said Thursday's Indian attack lent a new dimension of Indian aggression against the province.
The spokes said this indicates a sense of desperation and urgency to make territorial gains inside East Pakistan. He said from this Indian commanders' frustration was evident because they have so far failed to make a success out of their initial push into East Pakistan.
He said three Indian army divisions were involved in the fresh attacks on East Pakistan borders, along with air support by the Indian Air Forces.
lie said, "inspite of small tactical gains here and there the Indian attack was effectively halted and the invaders, suffered heavy casualties." Many of the Indian troops were killed.
The spokesman said the major points against which Indian troops were trying to push were: South of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Akhaura in Comilla Shamshernagar in Sylhet, Bhurongamari in Rangpur and Kamalpur in Mymensingh.
Constant Pressure
Replying to a question, the official spokesman said the enemy is keeping Shamshernagar in the Sylhet area under constant pressure and using its armour. artillery and infantry in this area.
India put in a fresh two-
The spokesman said that Indian had mounted its earlier attack in this area with two
brigades supported by armour and artillery. It was equipped with Fl'-
Both the attacks were blunted by Pakistan troops, the spokesman said.
Answering a question, the spokesman reiterated that the Thakurgaon Airport "is very much under our control"
About the use of Indian planes the spokesman said the Indians are deploying mainly Gnats and following hit and run tactics.
On the Shelling position along the East Pakistan borders by the Indians, the spokesman said, it is almost the same as yesterday."
To another question, he said that Pakistan planes had not attacked any Indian airfield. "We have been instructed not to cross the international borders."
Governor of East Pakistan, Dr. A.M. Malik echoing the voice of the seven crore people of the province, yesterday warned India not to mistake Pakistan's restraint and patience as weakness as people here are fully prepared to make any sacrifice to preserve the independence and honour of their motherland, reports APP.
In a broad cast from Radio Pakistan, the Governor appealed to the people to resolve in the name of Allah to put on end to all hatred, malice, distrust and bitterness of the past and unite together to give a befitting reply to external aggression. He involved the blessings of Allah to give the nation strength to stide over the present crisis and to preserve its existence as a proud, strong and united nation.
Dr. Malik while warning the Government of Hindustan in clear terms declared that each and every citizen of action and was now fully aware of the nefarious design of India.
The people of Pakistan, he said were proud of the undefeatable morale and undaunted courage with which our valiant Armed Forces have been repulsing every attack of the enemy. He said that each and every patriotic citizens of East Pakistan was now solidly behind our brave soldiers to give a crushing replying to the enemy aggression.
The Governor brought home to all sections of people the great need of remaining on guard so that enemy provocations could not create any breach in our unity and feelings of harmony. He pointed out that enemies have been trying by all means to create hatred and dissension amongst us on the basis of language and religion.
While underlining the supreme need for maintenance unity, discipline and harmony among ourselves at all cost and remaining prepared to make the highest sacrifice, Dr. Malik remained the people that "We are in the threshold of a devastating war and our whole existence is at stake."
The Governor referred to series of events beginning from sending of armed infiltrations and trained agents to the launching of shameless attacks along the borders of East Pakistan and said that was to absorb East Pakistan by separating it from the rest of Pakistan. As time passes on it become gradually as clear as day light that Hindustani conspiracy was at the bottom of our present crisis, he said and added, "Hindustan wants to keep the present crisis alive to achieve her ends and this is proved by the fact that she has rejected every constructive peace proposal by Government of Pakistan and UNO. But the Governor said, Hindustan now stands fully exposed and the whole world has now come out with strong criticism of her belligerent attitude.
Plight of DPs
The Governor referred to the plight of displaced persons in so-
Dr. Malik said that there was absolutely no doubt in his mind that the displaced persons are all eager to return and would return at once if there were opportunities. But Hindustan who has now completely thrown away her mask, is saying openly that she will not allow the Pakistan refugees to return to their own country unless there was a solution of her own liking.
He once again appealed to "our brethren who are held up in Hindustan refugees camps to beware the intention of those who9 want achieve their selfish interest at the cost of their untold sufferings and try by all means to return to the honorable life of your homeland by breaking through the trap of conspiracy.
Rawalpindi, (APP): Pakistan Air Force this evening bombed four Indian forward airfields Amritsar, Pathankot, Avantipura and Srinagar, it All PAF aircraft handed back safely at their bases, the announcement said.
A large public meeting was held in Mymensingh yesterday to condemn India aggression and to express people's resolute to defend their homeland in cooperation with the Armed forces at all cost.
The meeting, which was organised by the Mymensingh Peace Committee was addressed by Lt. Gen. A.A.K. Niazi, Commander, Eastern Command and Martial Law Administrator, Zone B', Mr. Abdul Kasem, Finance Minister and Mr. A.K. Mosarraf Hussain, Minister for Works, power and Irrigation.
The Circuit House ground the venue of the meeting, was decorated with national flags
and large-
Addressing the meeting, Gen. Niazi appreciated the spirit and enthusiasm of the people and said that people everywhere were expressing similar feelings and were fully determined defened their independence at all costs. He said the Muslims had always laid down their lives most willingly for the sacred cause of their country's defence and that a country whose foundations are fortified with blood cannot be destroyed. He assured the people that victory will, Insha Allah, be ours as we are fighting for our survival.
He said that India had arrayed 10 divisions around East Pakistan but peoples faith in their cause their indomitable spirit and readiness to embrace martyrdom will neutralize the enemy's superiority in men and material.
He warned the people that India was doing her best to annex this wing to satisfy her economic needs and expansionist desires.
Mosharraf' s Address
Mr. A.K. Mosharraf Hussain, Minister for works, power, and Irrigation, who be longs to Mymensingh district, assured the Gen. of the spontaneous support of the people of Mymensingh of the Armed Forces in repelling the sacrifices being made by the Armed Forces to defend their homeland. They said that as long as there was a single survivor in the district of Mymensingh, India would never be able to set her feet on our sacred soil.
Mr. Abdul Kasem, Minister for Finance, said that the Wanted aggression committed on East Pakistan had proved that India was working for disintegration of Pakistan. He said that several divisions of Indian regular army were directly committed in their fight against Pakistan army.
He urged the people to make their contribution to the war effort by dissuading the
saboteurs from persuing their disraptionist activities, protecting the bridges and
joining their disruptionist activities, protecting the bridges and joining the Razakar
Force. He urged them to five their all-
After the meeting Gen. Niazi went to Kamalpur area where he met the troops who had fought a serious of successful battles recently. It may be recalled that India had launched six attacks in the area but all were repulsed.
Talking to a joint gathering of soldiers and Razakars, Gen. Niazi appreciated their performance in these action and assured them that the whole nation was behind them.
Peking (APP): Hsinhua: The India Government, backed and abetted by socialimperialism, is plotting to create a "Bangla Desh" in East Pakistan in an attempt to divide Pakistan and realize its expansionist ambitions to annex East Pakistan. The Indian Government has taken a series of military actions recently against East Pakistan in order to accelerate the implementation of this aggressive scheme.
Statements made in the past few days by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram have laid bare nakedly this Indian scheme since the invasion of Pakistan by Indian troops on November 21, J. Ram has recently styled him self the spokesman to the "Bangla Desh" and threatened the Pakistan Government again that it should accept the scheme to divide Pakistan hatched by the Indian Government.
"Reuter reported on November 28 that at a mass rally in Calcutta J. Ram said that the independence of East Pakistan was now probably only days away".
According to the Indian Information Service, in his television speech on November 30, J. Ram while making war threat against Pakistan, asserted that war could give independence to the people of Bangla Desh and 'Respect their wishes.
Addressing the Indian Parliament on November 30. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi clamoured "I'd feel that in today's situation the very presence of Pakistani troops in Bangla Desh is a threat to our security."
According to the Indian Prime Minister remarks, the only way for Pakistan to make" a gesture or peace" is to withdraw her troops from her own territory East Pakistan give up the right to defend her own soil and allow the Indian Government to launch the aggression on East Pakistan. The glaring fact is that the Indian Government had dispatched large numbers of troops invade Pakistan, but reversely accused Pakistan of Threatening India's security and even demanded the withdrawal of Pakistan troops from East Pakistan. What arrant gangster logic!
In fact, the so-
Independence Ceremony. This Provincial Government is actually set up in Indian territory the Indian Government stagged the Independence ceremony of the "Bangla Desh" in a remote village in East Pakistan very close to the Indian border. A Western news agency report said, the Indian authorities played a major part in Putting on the show. Actually, members or this Bangla Desh Government are active Calcutta. New Delhi and other places in India. This 'Bangla Desh' on India territory is opposed by the Pakistan people and organized by no country in the world.
At the same time, the Indian Government also obstructs the East Pakistan refugees
who have been coming to India since last March form returning to their homeland,
so as to continue to interfere in the internal affairs of Pakistan and carry out
subversive activities against Pakistan by-
Backed and abetted by social imperialism, the Indian Government started military incursions into some area of East Pakistan on November 2 1.
The Indian Governments assertion that the military actions in East Pakistan are taken
by the so-
Tibetan Experience
The Chinese people are quite familiar with such Indian Government insidious tricks
as creating a 'Bangla Desh' and exploiting refugees to interfere in Pakistan internal
affairs. It was precisely the Indian Government which engineered rebellion in china's
Tibet region and after the rebellion was crushed, made use of Dalai, head of the
traitorous bandits to force or coerce tens of thousands of Chinese residents India
created the so-
Curfew has been imposed on Dacca city from 9-
The Deputy Commissioner said that the curfew would continue until further orders.
Bhutto's letter to Yahya: PPP would accept by. Premiership
Rawalpindi (APP): Mr. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Chairman of Pakistan People's Party, announced today his party would accept Deputy Prime Ministership with an East Pakistani as Prime Minister, but wit "full powers."
He was addressing a big public meeting at liaquat Gardens here this afternoon.
Mr. Bhutto told the meeting that he had sent today a letter to president Yahya Khan putting forth his conditions.
If his conditions were accepted, the Ministry could be formed tomorrow and we can forth with take steps to counter, the Indian aggression, he said.
Mr. Bhutto said this would be his last letter to the President in this connection.
New Delhi, (AFP) : The Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, today put India on a 'war footing.'
In an address to the nation Mrs. Gandhi said Pakistan had Launched a "full scale war on India."
The war in 'Bangla Desh' had become a "war on India" Mrs. Gandhi said, Calling on the Indian people to be prepared for long, drawn out war and to make 'all sacrifices.'
She ended her three minute broad cast by saying :"Aggression must be met, it will be met with determination and unity."
Speaking in an emotion chocked voice, she told her countrymen she had "no alternative but to put our country on a war footing"
Bakshiganj (Mymenshingh); (APP): The poundig of Indian shell about five miles east
of this Pakistani command post marks the scene of some of the fiercest fighting in
the current confrontation along the Indo-
He adds, "from a helicopter I clearly saw the shells bursting in and around the perimeter on Kamalpur, a small out post one mile inside Pakistan territory.
According to officers here kamalpur has with stood three assaults in the past three days by the crack 13 Batalian of the India army and has also been hit since Sunday by an estimated 4,000 rounds of Howitzer and heavy mortar shell.
The Brigadier commanding the sprawling Mymensingh sector bordering Assam told me that the Indians had lost close to 1,000 men killed and wounded since the first attack on Kamalpur last Saturday.
He said some Indian troops had by Kamalpur on Sunday night and entered four miles before pulling back and hitting the out post against Tuesday night.
Attack on Akhaura contained
Chinair (Akhaura Sector). (APP): The severe pincer attacks in battalion strength by 57th Indian Division which planned to capture Akhaura was containted yesterday after two days of severe fighting, writes APP correspondent.
The gallant Pakistani Jawans today eliminated the signs of Indian aggression which
sought to destroy. The bridge over River titas and then advance to Akhaura. Severe
Indian regulars belonging to 4hth-
The task table of the fire plan 'Dam Darn' under operation 'Nut Cracker' was also captured by the Pakistan army Under the plan the Indian launched last night their 'phase two Quick Silver attack which aimed primarily to destroy the brigade and then meet with the pincer movement from the north emanating from Agertala airfield.
But the attack was foiled and the attackers in battalion strength was beaten back and the important bridge was saved. The Indians however continued to pump in shells from their 130 mm Russian guns throughout the Day.
A group of 23 newsmen of the World Press who were taken to Brahmanbaria could not proceed to Akhaura because of the intense Indian shelling from across the border. As they reached China, about three miles from Akhaura the Indians opened their solvos making it unsafe for the journey.
London (APP): The BBC has confirmed that the Indian troops are engaged in tanks battles in the border areas of East Pakistan.
In its news on Tuesday last the BBC said that an Indian spokesman has confirmed that the Indian troops are engaged in a battle with the Pakistan Forces near the town of Hilli in East
Pakistan for the past two days and fighting was continuing.
In its 'Newsreel' the same day the BBC, quoting its New Delhi correspondent John Osman, said that the Indian Defence Minister, Mr. Jagjivan Ram. in a television interview has said that Indian troops can cross into Pakistan in What he called
self-
In its 'sair Been' the BBC broad cast despatches of the daily Telegraph correspondent David Loshak and 'the Times' correspondent David House go.
The daily Telegraph correspondent in Calcutta, David Loshak. wrote 'now everyone, except official spokesman, has abandoned the official explanation that the military conflict in East Pakistan concerns the Pakistan Army and the guerrillas.
The Times correspondent David Housego said that the Indian troops and the guerrillas and making frequent attacks so that the Pakistan Army may use more and more ammunition.
'At the same time they are also trying to disrupt the supply line of' the Pakistan Army, he said and added that the attack launched in the north seems to be aimed at the airports, which are the means of supply as well as out lets for the Pakistan.
Washington (APP) : India's military involvement in East Pakistan continues to hit the headlines in the American newspapers.
The New York Times carried a despatch by Sydney Shanberg from Calcutta which said, "The Indian Defence Minister. Jagjivan Ram, has declared that Indian troops had been given permission to move deep into East Pakistan.
''It was not clear whether this was just a publicly stated policy or designed to disguise a much deeper Indian involvement in East Pakistan," the report said and added "but under Jagjivan Ram's rule the Indian forces could attack some Key Pakistani strongholds."
The report said that the Indian Defence Minister, speaking at a Calcutta political rally, that rang with cries for Pakistan's Defence, also claimed that the Indian supported Bengali insurgents are advancing against Pakistani troops. "Our troops went in because Mukti Bahini called for deep,"
he added.
The report added that the "Indian had announced only three border crossing but authoritative sources have reported many more, and there evidence that some Indian troops have remained inside East Pakistan although the Indians deny this."
The paper published another report from its correspondent. which said that India has admitted that her forces entered Pakistan for the second time.
According to the report "Pakistan so far have held back from an all-
It said, "India was following a policy of gradually increasing military pressure against the Pakistan.
CMS
The Science Monitor carried a despatch by Henry Hayward which said that the "Mukti" forces are believed to have been strengthened with retired Indian officers and soldiers as well as heavy infusions of equipment and rigorous training courses."
"It, seems unrealistic to think that the Mukti could do well enough, who were trained since last April to risk such a confrontation so soon," the report said and added, "The Mukti Units may be visible in such an attack and placed in charge, once territory has been captured there will have to be a regular Indian strength in the vicinity as well"
The Baltimore sun published a despatch from its. New Delhi correspondent which said that the Indian troops have made a second thrust into East Pakistan but they again called it a defensive action.
Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun, quoting authoritative Indian sources, has said Indian losses in last Monday's fighting near the key railway town of Hilli in Dinajpur districts were four times those officially admitted.
The Indians had acknowledged the loss of 35 men including wounded.
An Indian sources said that the Indian forces in East Pakistan were finding more fight than was expected from Pakistan forces there. The sources also confirmed that Indian troops were staying in some of the areas they had entered.
Radio Australia
A report from Sydney says : Radio Australia has reported that America strongly disapproves India's military action against Pakistan.
Quoting its Washington correspondent Peter Barnet, the radio said yesterday that 'from the political viewpoint, the American decision to suspend arms shipments to India reflects strong disapproval of India's military action on East Pakistan border and her refusal to agree to mutual withdrawal of forces."
Meanwhile, the radio said India has for the first time claimed that its forces are
holding positions inside East Pakistan in the north-
Following is the English rendering of the talk broadcast by the Governor of Pakistan Dr. A.M. Malik from Radio Pakistan, Dacca at 8.15 p.m. on 3. 12.71 :
Dear countrymen Assalamu Alaikum
Three months back from today I took over as Governor of this province at a critical juncture of our national life. As head of the caretaker Government it was any primary responsibility to restore law and order and normal life in the province in order to pause the way for establishment of a democratic Goverment with the elected representatives of the people. We are indeed grateful to all classes of people in the society for the sincere cooperation they have been extending to us in performing this onrous duty. Through indiscriminate work of sabotage and threat the agents of' Hindustan are now trying to disrupt law and order situation and disrupt the normal flow of life inside the province Regardless of the miseries of crores of people in this country, They are after destruction of the whole economy of East Pakistan in order to achieve their ends. A large number of our patriotic citizens have also died at the hands of miscreants engaged by the enemy. I pray for their souls and extend my sympathy to their bereaved families.
But inspite all this, the peace loving people of East Pakistan are working hand in hand with the Government and the armed forces to preserve the unity, integrity and security of country with undaunted courage and unshakable determination. No praise is too high for them. My invinciable brethren in East Pakistan, I only salute your courage and morale.
You may have recalled that after talking over as Governor of this Province I first issued an appeal to those of our citizens who perforce crossed the borders to return and the proceeding few months have been seen this appeal being renewed on a number of time on behalf of my Government. Despite false propaganda and obstacles created by Hindustan, about two and a half lakhs of Pakistani citizens response to our call and they have been rehabilitated in their have returned so far in their homes. Those who were forced by circumstance to cross the borders arc citizens of this country: They are our brothers. It is quite natural that they should return to their own land in their own homes, amidst cries of their friends and relatives. The more they will delay in coming back the more will be their sufferings. I am aware of the helpless and intolerable life our brothers and sisters. Are living in the refugee camps in Hindustan away from their own land and people. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they are all eager to return and would return at once if there were opportunities. But Hindustan, who has now completely thrown away her mask, is saying openly that she will not allow the Pakistani refugees to return to their own country unless there was a solution of her own liking. Intact. it has now been clear to people in all countries of the world. That Hindustan is using the refugees to seek her own political and economic interests. So, to those of our brethren who are held up in Hindustani refugees camps once again my appeal is, beware of the intention of those who want to achieve their selfish interests at the cost of untold sufferings of lakhs of innocent and helpless people like you and try by all means to return to the honorable life of your home land by breaking through their trap of conspiracy.
High time
As a matter of fact, it is high time not only for those who are living an intolerable
prison life on the other side of the border, but also for the people of East Pakistan
to delve deep into the motive of Hindustan. Hindustan has not only refused to allow
our citizens to return to their homeland, butt without any declaration of our she
is now launching full fledged armed attacks on East Pakistan from all sides. These
aggressive actions of hers have created such a situation in our borders as may lead
any moment to the out break of an allout war between the two countries. There is
hardly any doubt that such an all-
journals in Hindustan hersey have advised their Government to refrain from the path
of war. In this connection it may be worthwhile to quote the note warning issued
to Mrs. Indira Gandhi by Mr. Munibjee the brother of Late Prime Minister of Hindustan
Mr. Lal Bahadur Sastri. He says, "Mrs. Indira Gandhi's policy of repressing. The
East Pakistani refugees, her refusal to allow them to return to their homeland on
the plea of humanitarian grounds and the attempt to grab a chunk of East Pakistan
territory to establish the socalled Bangla Desh have now fully exposed before the
world the vile conspiracy to undo Pakistan." I would also like to remind the Prime
Minister of Hindustan that she should heed, in the greater interest of the sub-
Provocative Activities
It is, however, unfortunate to note that the provocative activities of' the Hindustan army along our borders during the last few days do not suggest any change in the attitude of the Government of' Hindustan. The Pakistan army have been showing great restraint and have only taken a defensive role. A large number of our innocent civilian population have become helpless victims of the aggression of Hindustan army. In echoing the voice of seven crores of people in Fast Pakistan let me say it to the Government of Hindustan in clear terms that they should not mistake our restraint and patience as weakness. Each and every citizen of Pakistan has now decided his course of action. They are now fully aware of the nefarious design of India. We the citizens of Pakistan are proud of the undefeatable moral and haunted courage with which our valiant armed forces have been repulsing every attack of the enemy. Each and every patriotic citizen of East Pakistan is now solidly behind our brave soldiers to give a crushing reply to the enemy aggression. They are fully prepared to make any sacrifice to preserve the independence and honour of their motherland.
Friends, let me remind you once again that we are in the threshold of-
In this connection I would like remind our traders and business community of their special responsibilities. In the interest of the country and the people of they must Sec that in this hour of crisis supplies and prices of essential commodities remained normal. Government will surely give them all possible help and assistance in this regard. I am assistance in this regard. I am sure that they will discharge their duties honestly and there shall be no such situation as would compel the Government to taken any stringent measures.
Another Important Point
In the present circumstances I would like to bring home to all sections of people still another important point. The enemies have been trying by all means to create hatred and dissenson amongst and religion. Therefore, each one of us should remain on guard, so that, enemy provocations could not Create any breach in Our unity and feelings of harmony.
In conclusion let me once again remind my fellow brethren in East Pakistan that we are faced with a great challenge. Let us, therefore, resolve to the name of Allah to put an end to all hatred, malice, distrust and bitterness of the past and unite together to give a befitting reply to external aggression. May He give us the strength to tide our the present crisis and to preserve our existence as a proud, strong and united nation. Ameen.
Pakistan Zindabad.
New Delhi, (AFP) : Indian Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi declared here yesterday, in an obvious reference to developing British Press criticism of the Indian attack against East Pakistan that it did not worry India at all as to who called her aggressor when she had not committed any aggression.
Speaking to congress Party workers who called on her to express their support. Mrs. Gandhi said. "Times have passed when any nation sitting three or four Thousand miles away could give orders to Indians on the basis of their colour superiority to dears they wished. India has changed and she was no more a country of natives.
The Prime Minister recalled that Britain had 'made the mistake' of calling India an aggressor during the 1965 Indo Pakistani conflict.
'But now,' she said, 'They should see for themselves the facts. sequence of events, the happenings in 'Bangladesh' and the situation on the Indo Pakistan borders.'
Mrs. Gandhi added : 'My only expectation from Britain is that it would take an
objective view of the situation.
Commenting on British Press criticism of the Indian attacks, she said: Time have changed during the last five years. If any country thinks that by calling Lis aggressors it can pressure us to forget our national interests, then that Country is living in its own paradise and it is welcome to that.'
Mrs. Gandhi stressed that India today was determined to do 'What is best in our national
interests and not what these so-
Mr. Gandhi reiterated that the problem of 'Bangla Desh' could be solve only by asking the Pakistani Army to vacate 'Bangla Desh,' so that the millions of people who had left their homes and hearths could go back and pursue their life peacefully.
As for peace in the sub-
Mrs. Gandhi stated she was opposed to the Pakistani efforts to get United Nations observers into East Bengal. She said, a large member of foreign dignitaries had visited the borders of East Bengal and seen the plough of the refugees. The Prime Minister said that when Pakistan moved her troops to the Indian frontier there was not a whisper by any of these nations or the United nations. But from the Time India had brought her forces to protect her territories, there was a hue and cry that peace was in danger, she said, adding 'I do not understand there things.'
Mrs. Gandhi also stated that she did not think the UN observers could function as it had been made plain by the 'Bangla Desh Government' that it could not guarantee their safety.
In her hour long speech, Mrs. Gandhi asked whether the United Nations will be prepared to give an undertaking that Pakistan would not attack India. 'In the event of any such attack would the
UN ensure that any territories occupied by Pakistan are vacated?'
The Prime Minister dismissed the Chinese accusations of Indian interference in Pakistan's internal affairs as totally baseless'. She charged that china herself had interfered in other nations' affairs.
Mrs. Gandhi said these countries which are today shouting about India interfering in the internal affairs of Pakistan had interfered in the affairs of other countries whenever it suited them, and here when we have not done any such thing, we are being accused of it well, it should not worry us much. Even a country like China interfered in other nations' affairs.
She said there is a charge that India is allowing the Mukti Bahini (East Bengal rebels) to operate from her soil. How can we check it? Our border with East Bengal is so long that even if India deployed her entire army, it would not be able to stop them.
Referring to reports that US arm aid to India would be stopped, Mrs. Gandhi said the world should know that Indian would not compromise her national interests for the sake of a little help or aid from here or there, 'India is a nation of proud people', she added.
Mr. Gandhi cautioned the people that a 'long drawn war was' likely and asked them to keep their heads high, face the times with courage and be prepared to make sacrifices. She also stressed that India was much stronger today than during earlier periods of fighting between India and Pakistan.
She also called on the business community to see that price were not increased at this time of 'national emergency.'
Comilla, (APP): Mr. Mujibur Rahman, East Pakistan Minister for Information has called upon leaders of all shades of opinion to close their ranks and face unitedly the aggression on the sacred soil of Pakistan.
The Minister was speaking yesterday (Wednesday) at a Seminar sponsored by the Peace Committee on the situation created by Indian aggression along the borders of East Pakistan.
Mr. Azizur Rahman. Ex-
He said said that it would be a great tragedy if "we failed to rise to the the occassion. It might cost us our freedom and put our future generations in bondage.
The Minister also detailed the background of hostile India's attitude towards Pakistan and exposed her role in the East Pakistan crisis. He said that Hindu India could never reconcile with the creation of Pakistan. They had systematically been following the twin policies to exterminate the Muslims for India and to destroy Pakistan.
Mr. Rahman refereed to the innumerable communal riots that took place since independence with heavy tolls of Muslims lives. He also recounted the manner Indian had been trying to weaken Pakistan since its very inception.
Coming to the recent crisis the Minister said India had instigated secessionist tendency through her agents among a section of the politicians with the ultimate object of breaking of Pakistan. Their objective having failed and designs being exposed India had committed aggression on our soil throwing away all pretence to respect for international law.
The Minister also regretted the suffering of displaced persons who her said were
misled by Indian propaganda. He said Pakistan was Prepared to take back all of them
and had make every arrangement for their reception. He was sorry that India was preventing
them from returning home though they had to pass their time in the so-
Mr. Rahman also referred to disparity in economic development among different regions of Pakistan and said the caused were many and no one could be held particularly responsible for it. He said that the object of the Government, however, was to ensure equitable distribution of the wealth and also see that no injustice was done to any region.
Noakhali (APP): Special prayers were offered yesterday after Jahar prayer for integrity and solidarity of Pakistan.
A two-
It was followed by a big public meeting held and presided over by Advocate Syedul
Hoque MNA-
The meeting strongly condemned the naked aggression of India against Pakistan and pledged its full support to the Government.
The meeting called upon the people to stand united like a solid rock to frustrate India's shameless aggression against Pakistan.
Kushtia (APP): Kushtia District Peace Committee in a meeting held yesterday decided to launch an extensive mass contact programme to meet the people to stand solidly behind the valliant armed Forces against Indian aggression and their agents.
The meeting laid greater stross on holding protest meetings and processions in every nook and corner of the district.
The meeting also decided to build up 'Shanti Sena' in every village in pursuance
of decision taken recently by Governors Council of Minister. This was aimed at countering
the anti-
Pabna (APP): East Pakistan Minister for Basic Democracy and Local Govt. Maulana Mr. Ishaque addressed a big public meeting here at stadium strongly condemned the Indian aggression on Pakistan and warned Indian Gandhi not to play with lire saying that people of Pakistan would consider no sacrifice too big to prove that Pakistanis were a potential nation on earth.
Minister urged the people to become united against Indian aggression and to teach India a good lesson.
He stated that being unable to achieve "Bangla Desh", Throughout destruction of bridges, rail lines, educational institutions, industrial concerns and killing innumerable innocent civilians including children through their saboteurs the Indian rulers are now frantically trying to destroy our country. Minister advised those who are engaged in destructive activities being misled by Indian propaganda, to return home and join us to frustrate Indian attempts at disintegrating Pakistan.
He reminded audience that if Pakistan lined we could some how achieve our rights in due course but if it did not exist we would be slaves of India like those Muslims of Kashmir. He advised the college and school students to attend their classes regularly. He urged the guardians of the students to take more care for the education of their children because they are the future leaders of country.
Earlier the Minister visited the policeline school of town where he donated Rs. five hundred.
The Minister also took salute of local police Force in Police Parade Ground and addressed the police force.
Minister "appreciate the police force for their work for the society in this critical moment of the country.
A Chittagong report adds: Obaidullah Majumdar, Minister for Health and Mr. Shamsul Huq Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation called upon the people to get united and defend the country from Indian aggression.
The Minister were addressing a meeting of 'a cross section of people at Party 20
miles away from Chittagong town on Wednesday last. They exharted the people to rise
to the occasion and repulse the Indian attack. They said that the people o{ Pakistan
would not allow the enemy to occupy a single inch of the sacred soil of Pakistan.
The United and collective efforts of our people and Armed Forces would not only drive
the enemy from our-
Rajshahi Procession
A Rajshahi report adds : The students and teachers of the institutions brought out a big procession here on Thursday to protest against naked Indian aggression on Pakistan. The processionists raised full throated slogans condemning India and hailing the bravery of Pakistan Army.
Speakers strongly condemned the Indian action and called upon the people to stand united to frustrate once for all the evil design of Indian imperialists. The meeting presided over by a member of the Alia Madrasha resolved to protect the solidarity and integrity of Pakistan at all costs.
Faridpur Meeting
A Faridpur report adds: A big public meeting was held here at the Azad Maidan recently to condemn the cowardly action of India. Mr. Afzal Hossain, chairman District Peace Committee presided. Speakers in the meeting strongly condemned Indian aggression on the sacred soil of Pakistan. They urged upon the people in general to unite like solid rock and extend full cooperation to the government and its Armed Forces in defending the territorial integrity of the country.
After a meeting a big procession paraded the main streets of the town raising full throated slogans against Indian action.
The District Peace Committee earlier a resolution denounced the cowardly Indian aggression on the sacred soil of 'Pakistan.
Aung. Shwe
PPI adds : From Khagrachari : East Pakistan Minister for cooperatives, Forest and
Fisheries Mr. Aung-
The Minister was addressing a large gathering of the local people day before yesterday at Khagrachari, but 40 mils from Rangamati.
Mr. Aung Shwe Prue explained the gravity of the situation created by the Indian aggression along the borders of East Pakistan, It was a challenge to our sovereignty and very existence as a nation and we must face it with courage and determination, he said. He asked the people to fight shoulder to shoulder with the gallant Armed Forces for frustrating the wanton attacks Launched by India, who had been persistently trying to destroy Pakistan by breaking it into pieces.