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India, without a formal declaration of war, has launched on all-out offensive against East Pakistan. The offensive has followed months of pin- prick attacks, minor and major Skirmished and an anduous build up of over 12 Indian infantry divisions all around East Pakistan, reports APP.

The Indians have been able to make some dents across international borders into our territory, because no one expected that they would throw all international conventions to wind and would stoop down to launching an allout offensive.

The Indian army has concentrated all its might on the Jessore, sector, where the attack has been launched by the 9 Indian infantry division, 4 Indian mountain division and two Indian task regiments.

Fierce fighting continued in Jessore throughout the might and the early hours of morning Indian army suffered heavy casualties, but due to intense and heavy shelling it was able to retrieve the wounded and most of' the dead bodies. The Few dead bodies remaining in the area have revealed that the attack was spearheaded by the 42 Indian Mountain Brigade and the 350 Indian Mountain Brigade. The Indians, according to preliminary reports, have lost 130 in Killed.

According to one estimate as many as 500 Indian soldiers may have been wounded. Pakistan troops casualties stand at 7 killed and 40 wounded. The sting from the Indian armour onslaught in Jessore was taken out when the Pakistan troops damaged 18 Indian tanks. Fearing that the Indian brigades of 23 Mountain Division attacked Pakistani positions in Chittagong Hill Tracts in the north-cast of the Chittagong sector.

It is expected that the Indian army will open rip more fronts on the East Pakistan borders in the next 24 hours.

Meanwhile, reports of' fighting are pouring in from Jessore. Sylhet and the Chittagong sector.

Beaten Back

Earlier report says : The Pakistan troops on Sunday blunted.

A report from Comilla said that 400 Indian agents supported by regular troops attacked Lakshmipur post in Comilla district, but the attack was foiled, and the intruders retreated with heavy casualties.

Similar reports of attack have been received from Chittagong Hill Tracts. Sylhet Mymensingh and Rangpur districts but the attacks were also repulsed by vigilant Pakistan troops.

Meanwhile, reports of continued shelling have been received from various border villages, where Indian artillery has thrown 5,064 shells. This figure is an all time high.

The following villages have been affected : Algran, Radhanagar, Nantiapur in Sylhet, Kaimpur and Mukandapur, Saldanadi, Arganga, Mainpur, Harimangal and Barajala in Comilla, Kamalpur and Karitola in Mymensingh, Darsana in Kushtia and Chaugacha in Jessore and Amorkhana in Rangpur.

Two Attacks Repulsed.

The Pakistan troops on Saturday repulsed two attacks by on assorted force of Indian agents and regular Indian troops in Comilla and Sylhet districts, according to reports reaching here.

A report from Comilla said that Indian artillery comprising field, medium and heavy mortars fired 500 shells at Pakistan post, north of comilla. Thinking that such heavy shelling must have completely destroyed the post 300 Indian agents moved in closely followed by regular troops to occupy the post Pakistan troops who had not abanded their position watched them carefully and allowed them to get closer. As soon as the intruders were about 200 yards from the post, they opened fire with all the available weapons. The intruders were completely taken by surprise and ran for their lives. They suffered heavy casualties.

A similar report from Sylhet said that on Friday night Indian agents supported by regular troops tried to over run a Pakistan post at Tahirpur, north west of sunamganj, in Sylhet district. The attack was repulsed. They made another attempt in the morning with the support of artillery but that too proved abortive.

Meanwhile, reports of unprovoked shelling by Indians have been received from Chittagong Hill Tracts. Comilla, Sylhet, Rangpur, Bogra. Kushtia, and Jessore. Indian artillery fired 4371 shells by field, medium and heavy mortars, 1500 of these alone in Mukendpur in Comilla district. Twenty civilian were killed and 31 wounded as a result of the indiscriminate Indian shelling.

Fifteen villages which have been affected are : Amlighat in Chittagong I Jill Tracts. Mukandpur, Saldanadi and Organga in Comilla, Radhanagar and Kuri Khola in Sylhet. Kamalpur and Baramari in Mymensingh. Barakhata in Rangpur. Hatnagor and Khando in Bogra, Pragpur in Kushtia, Chaugacha, KakDanga and Barni in Jessore.

China expose so-called DPs problem at UN.

United Nations, Nov. 22 (APP) : The way China exposed the so-called problem of East Pakistani refugees Friday appears to have broken the back of the draft resolution before the General Assembly third committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs.

Introduced by the Netherlands and New Zealand on Thursday when the committee began discussions on the East Pakistani refugee problem. The completely onesided draft resolution was immediately rejected by Pakistan.

The Three-minutes speech by the Chinese delegate fu Hao, his first in the committee, listed to with rapt attention and in pin drop silence, appears to have made a deep impression on the delegates. Diplomats here believe that the Chinese analysis of the problem would greatly influence the course of discussions in the committee.

It is understood that some delegates who accepted the new Delhi line on the issue, were having second thoughts after the Chinese delegates reference the cou acm nS5 at aconti to the Indian manipulated Tibetan refugees.

"Pakistan's stand that the Indians were behind the crisis in east Pakistan stands vindicate as they did the same to China to hoodwink the world," an observer remarked.

Another said that the strong defence of Pakistan's position by China before 13 1 members of the United Nations Knocks the bottom out of the western propaganda that the Chinese attitude towards the East Pakistan problem had changed.

Fu Hao's Speech was the main headline in American radio and television systems and was front paged in morning papers.

The New York Times headline was "China leriounces India."

Even before the Chinese delegate who was the last speaker Friday, many countries opposed the draft resolution and urged the Committee against taking a "political" position. Afro-Asian countries particularly emphasised the need for maintaining the unity and territorial integrity of Pakistan.

Nigerian Ambassador Adam Mohammad led the opposition to the draft resolution. He said he viewed the refugee problem in "entirely and absolutely a humanitarian way." and urged that political interventions be omitted. He outlined the matters that must be taken into account in any discussion of the problem. Among these were the fact that Pakistan was a sovereign state and was recognised as much by all present and that Pakistan had an internal problem. Also that the refugee problem in India was an urgent one "The biggest and worst ever in the world.

We recommended that all states should endeavor to contribute even more to help India." He started adding but in the problems between India and Pakistan, we do riot need any international action."

"So long as were spect the sovereignty of any country all internal problems within ii are riot the business of the United Nations," he continued.

Concerning the draft resolution, he recommended that the paragraph calling on Pakistan Government to Taken certain steps should be defected and in the other paragraph the words "good neighborliness would diminish tensions" should be dropped. Instead the paragraph should be read : "Appeals to the Governments of India and Pakistan to continue to promote on atmosphere which would encourage the speedy. return of the refugees to the homes."

Algeria, Morocco, Austria, Ghana, the Philippines, Kuwait, Libya, also advised against passing any controversial resolution and most of them lent their support to the Tunisian

proposal which would have the committee recommend that the president of the General

Assembly launch an appeal "calling upon the governments concerned to cultivate the spirit of cooperation and understanding which along can help to reduce tensions in that region of the world and intensity their efforts to bring about a climate of confidence favourable to the voluntary return of tire refugees to their homes."

The united states and soviet Union stated their well-known positions on the question with out making it clear whether they would vote for the draft resolution which was supported by Sweden Italy and Ireland.

Meanwhile intense behind the scene consultations aimed at persuading the sponsor of the draft resolution to withdraw it were going on and a clear picture would emerged on Monday.

The Committee will meet in the afternoon on Monday and it is not _yet known whether India would exercise its right of reply to the Chinese statement.

Razakars save two bridges in Comilla. and Rajshahi.

Al-Shams and Al-Badar Razakars saved two bridges in Comilla and Rajshahi districts when they thwarted attacks on these by armed Indian agents reports APP.

On the night of November 19, a group of 40 Indian agents armed with rifles and grenades attacked the road bridge at Bahhdar 18 miles north of Rajshahi. The attackers were rather surprised when it downed on them that the bridge was not unguarded. They opened fire on the guards. In the ensuing melee 11 Indian agents were killed and 1 Razakar was wounded. The rest of the agents ran away leaving behind 200 pounds of explosives and 21 fuses.

Al-Badar Razakars frustrated yet another attempt of the Indian trained saboteurs to blow off the Hussainipur road bridge in Comilla district. They might almost have succeeded had the Razakars not been vigillant. A petrol party of the Razakars saw five persons lurking around the Hussainpur bridge. They at once aroused the suspicion of Razakars. They challenged the strangers who took up positions confirming the petrol party's fear that they were Indian agents. In the ensuing encounter 3 Indian agents were killed an one Razakar was wounded. One agent made good his escape under cover of' darkness.

Terrorists can't dampen people's spirit : Amin.

Rawalpindi, Nov. 22 (APP) : Mr. Nurul Amin, leader of the United coalition Party (VCP) said here today terrorist activities by the Indian agents could not dampen the spirit and determination of East Pakistan is to protect the integrity of their sacred homeland.

Speaking at a reception given by the local branch of the UCP he said 85 Percent of the people in Fast Pakistan were behind the Pakistani Armed Forces and were ready to make every sacrifice for the cause of Pakistan.

Despite the acts of violence by the miscreants and India's aggressive activities on the borders the people were carring on their normal vocations undaunted and were extending all co-operation to the brave Armed forces against the enemy, he added.

Mr. Nurul Amin warned Indian that if she thrust war on Pakistan, it would be fought in the Indian territory. He said Pakistan cherished peace, but the people and the Armed forces of this country were not afraid of anybody and any challenge to the country's security and integrity.

The UCP leader said if war was imposed it might lead to the complete realisation of the Lahore Resolution according to which territories such as West Bengal and Assam were to form part of Pakistan.

Niazi visits Brahmanbaria.

Lt. Gen. A.A.K. Niazi, Commander, Eastern Command and Martial law Administrator Zone 'B' yesterday paid a brief- visit to Brahmanbaria, reports APP.

On arrival at Brahmanbaria, he was received by the Goc.

Goc informed Gen. Niazi, That Indian troops, cowardly attack in Comilla and Sylhet districts have been checked and situation is well under control. The Pakistan troops are engaged in strengthening and consolidating their positions.

The Goc also recounted the heroic deeds and exploits of Pakistani soldiers. The commander listened with rapt attention and expressed his satisfaction at their performance.

Later, Gen. Niazi met the triumphant troops and talked informally with them.

Bhutto advises Nurul Amin to remain silent.

Karachi, Nov. 22 (APP) : Mr. Z. A. Bhutto. Chairman of' Pakistan People's Party, _yesterday asked Mr. Nurul Amin, chief of the Pakistan Democratic party, to retain from talking about "controversial" fundamental issues in the larger interests of the country.

Talking to newsman on arrival here from larkana by air, he referred to Mr. Nurul Amin's recent statement that it was between him (Mr. Bhutto) and President General A. M. Yahya Khan to decide as to who should be the future President of Pakistan.

He said there was no quarrel between him and the President on this subject as the President had started time and again that he was not a party in the political fight.

The PPP chairman said that he had all respect for Mr. Nurul Amin but this sort of demeandor he thought would create confusion in the public mind.

Mr. Bhutto said he had been exercising restraint in talking about the fundamental issues confronting the country.

He, however, said when some leaders violate the basic democratic ethics and "rape the rule of democracy. I am left with no alternative but to reply to it."

"I would request Mr. Nurul Amin to remain silent on the matter which are subject of negotiations.'*

He said, as the president was not directly concerned with the question of the future President of Pakistan, there was no political logic whatsoever to talk about the matter.

"Even this statement I am making under pains." Mr. Bhutto said," I have to negotiate certain matters with the President and would meet him here in Karachi most probably on November 26.

He said he would not like about the matters as it is premature. "I will take everything to the people once the negotiations are over."

UCP

About his views on the recently formed United Coalition Party he said, "1 do not regard it as an integrated coalition to save the country."

"We pay no attention to this ganging up."

Referring to his political adversaries he said " I think they should learn sonic lesson from the past. They are sadly mistaken if they think they can befool the people for long."

"People of Pakistan will never tolerate any manipulations directed against them. We cannot accept a puppet and fraudulent government."

Asked if he had any plan to meet Mr. Nurul Amin, he said he had no such plans. I IC however, said, "In good time we will meet all relevant leaders and discuss with them the future of Pakistan and interests of the country."

In reply to another question, he said, "We have already discussed certain matters with the National Awami party (walli) and Jamial-ul-Ulma (Hazarvi) leaders and that we are in touch with them."

He, however, asked the newsmen not to draw any conclusions or speculation's From this.

Mr. Bhutto accused Mr. Nurul Amin of assuming a negative attitude and said. "It is for him to judge with whom to make contact in the interests of the country."

He said he will leave here for Lahore on November 23.

Mr. Abdul Hafeez Pirzada, Mr. Abdul Satter Gabole, Mr. Kasim Haji Abbas Patel. Mr. Hanif soldier were among others received Mr. Bhutto at the airport.

Six killed in shooting, explosion incidents.

Six people were killed and 17 others wounded in different shooting and explosion incidents in Dacca and Narayanganj and their suburbs during the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Sunday, reports PPI.

Hospital sources said that two persons, one each in Dacca Medical College Hospital and the Narayanganj victoria Hospital died of Bullet wounds on Saturday.

One of the seven persons brought to the Dacca Medical College Hospital with serious injuries received from a gas pipe explosion in the suritola area of the old city died later in the hospital, five others with bullet wounds were receiving treatments there.

Alleged death of a minor girl in mortar explosion under Fatullah Narayanganj could not be officially confirmed. One of the five others receiving injuries in the same incident was admitted in to Victoria Hospital there. Deaths of two other females reported from shooting incident in Meradia area still to be confirmed officially as the hospital admitted two others from the same area for treatment of bullet wounds. This incident allegedly took place midday on Saturday. The hospital also amitted on Sunday morning one man brought with bullet wounds from Dhamrai, about 16 miles from the city.

Meanwhile, the six injured people of Suritola gas explosion were reportedly improving in the hospital.

French relief for DPs in India.

Paris, Nov. 23 (APP) : An Air France cargo plane left, here today for Calcutta carrying, 34 tons of powdered milk and flour for "Bengali refugee children."

The French Red cross and the Mulhouse Newspaper L'Alsace sponsored fit(, chartered relief flight and plan to send another plane next Monday carrying 20.000 blanket, and two and half tons of medicine and surgical instruments.

So far the French Red cross has sent 80 tons of powdered milk three tons of medic. 20,000 doses of anti-Cholera vaccine and 400 tons of Sugar to aid. refugees.

The French Red cross plans to send 25 tons of supplies per six months.

Bomb blast in JMC godown.

A bomb blasted in a jute Marketing corporation godown at NarayanLianj on Sunday morning, according to police sources, reports APP.

An explosion also occured in a bridge named killerpool on the road between Narayanganj and Siddhirganj.

Police sources said, a Peace Committee member at Sonakanda under Bandar Thana was about to be Kidnapped while saying prayer at a local Eid congregation. The man was wounded in a scuffle with the miscreants.

Captured Indians interviewed by foreign newsmen.

Six Indian soldiers of First Naga Regiment, who were captured on Nov. 13 two and a half kilometers inside Pakistan with in Kushtia district, were interviewed yesterday by another group of foreign correspondents here, reports APP.

Naikh Taradutt Joshi replying to a question said that they were ordered to enter Pakistan without wearing their badges. He said that while they entered Pakistan in two companies strength followed by a battalian, they had the feeling that they were going for war.

He told a foreign correspondent that his company was ordered by his commander not to allow any Pakistani displaced persons to return to Pakistan.

Naikh Joshi narrated in detail how his company was moved from Ranikhet in Uttar Pradesh in August and entered Pakistan and eventually surrendered after the company was encircled by Pakistan Army and routed.

No power can destroy Pakistan, says Nurul Amin.

Lahore. Nov. 22 (APP) : The chief of the newly formed United coalition Party. Mr. Nurul Amin has said it is an article of faith with him that no power on earth can destroy Pakistan provided the people here do their duty and spare no sacrifices for the defence of the country.

In an Eid message writer in Urdu in his own handwriting and published by a local weekly Mr. Nurul Amin said seven political parties had given an Eid gift to the people on the occassion of Eid in the form of their unity. Now it was for the people to take the spirit of the gift to every nook and corner of the country. He asked the people to rise above party politics and stand unitedly against Indian aggression.

Mr. Nurul Amin said Lakhs of East Pakistan youth were already busy writing the history of independence in blood now it was the duty of the people of West Pakistan not to let the blood of East Pakistani go waste and they should keep a watch on such Persons as were conspiring to separate East Pakistan and deprive the country of its basic ideology for their self-fish interests.

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