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What is
Indo-Pakistani
War of 1971
mentioned in Gadar 2?
Third India–Pakistan War:
It occurred during the Bangladesh Liberation War in East Pakistan.
Thirteen-day war:
It lasted 13 days from 3 December 1971 to 16 December 1971.
Operation Chengiz Khan:
It began when Pakistan airforce under Operation Chengiz Khan attacked 11 Indian air stations.
Bengali nationalist forces:
India declared war on Pakistan and fought on the side of Bengali nationalist forces of Bangladesh.
Operation Searchlight:
It occurred during the Bangladesh Liberation War in East Pakistan.
Operation Cactus Lilly:
Conducted by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force in order to cross the Meghna River.
End of war:
Eastern defence of Pakistan signed a joint instrument of surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka.
Second-largest surrender in world:
Pakistan’s surrender was 2nd largest in history after the German surrender in World War II.
Creation of Bangladesh:
Eastern defence of Pakistan signed a joint instrument of surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka.
Vijay Diwas:
It commemorates the victory of Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the war.
India’s leaders at war:
President V. V. Giri, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi & Chief of Army Staff Gen Sam Manekshaw.