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54th shahadat anniversary of Maj Asif Iqbal Shaheed
30th L/C ex 3SP Arty/51 CMR
On the 4th December, 191 medium battery (94 X 155 mm howitzer) commanded by Major Asif Iqbal received order to deploy guns in Kherowal 3000 yards Southwest of Chamb.
On 10th December, Major Asif Iqbal took Captain Anwar Miani to Mandiala and established his observation post in a slit trench overlooking Tawi bridge.
Twenty yards towards his right, Captain Miani established his observation post, also in a trench.
At 1000 hours Lt. Col. Feroze Alam climbed to Asif’s observation post carrying some freshly cooked rice. Feroze said
“ASIF there are some Indian tanks in hull down position across Tawi. They are a bloody nuisance. Please do something.”
Asif and Miani searched the area with their binoculars. There were about half a dozen tanks shooting up the battalion.
The observer carried out precision shoots on the three tanks. The firing subsided.
At 1600 hours, Miani and Asif found time to gobble up the cold rice.
Ten minutes later they were back in their trenches registering targets across Tawi.
An enemy tank started shooting up the observation post. Capt.Miani shouted a warning to Maj Asif but the officer continued with his registration.
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" Another Devoted Christian offr who laid his life
"54th shahadat anniversary of 2nd Lt Daniel Utarid Shaheed
47L/C ex 31PR
13 December 1971
Age: 19 Years, 9 months & 27 Days
The Doctor who tried to remove his bullets from his chest, His last words were
" Give this bullet to my Mother as a souvenir & tell her that I took it in my Chest "
Xestan
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Old article but still relevant.
Hero of Battle of Hilli: Akram Shaheed N.H. awaiting a hero’s reburial
S. M. Hali Published December 5, 2023
Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed embraced shahadat on December 5, 1971, in the epic battle of Hilli in East Pakistan.
He stood like a rock in the face of the advancing Indian Army, which was supported by the Indian Air Force, heavy artillery, and armour and yet succeeded in thwarting the enemy’s every attempt to advance.
So great was his determination and grit to defend the motherland that despite his martyrdom, his Company continued to hold its position.
Inspired by Akram’s valour, the 205 Brigade of Pakistan Army led by Brigadier Tajammul Hussain Malik – whose area of responsibility was to defend Hilli – refused to lay down arms even after the instrument of surrender had been signed on December 16, 1971.
Born on 4 April 1938 at Nakka Kalan, District Jhelum, Muhammad Akram enlisted in the Pakistan Army in 1956 and joined the 8th Punjab Regiment.
After serving for about 8 years as an NCO, he applied for commission in the Pakistan Army, was selected for the 28th PMA Long Course and was commissioned in October 1963 in the Frontier Force Regiment.
In 1971, he was deployed with the 4th battalion, placed in the forward area of the Hilli Municipality (under Hakimpur Upazila, Dinajpur District), East Pakistan.
As the situation in East Pakistan deteriorated, even before the war officially started, Indian forces, aiming to cut off Pakistani forces in the north from the rest of East Pakistan, attacked Bogra on 23 November 1971. The route to Bogra led through the town of Hilli but the frontal assault on the Pakistan fortifications took a huge toll on the Indian Army.
Exasperated, in a bid to launch a renewed attack, the 20th Indian Mountain Division, led by Major General Lachman Singh — comprising 20,000 men, spread over 66 Brigade, 165 Brigade, 202 Brigade, and 340 Brigade (all infantry units), 3 Armoured Brigade, 471 Engineer Brigade, and two artillery brigades augmented by 33 Corps Artillery — attacked Hilli sector.
In defense, the Pakistan Army’s 205 Brigade deployed 4 FF, 13 FF, and 8 Baloch Regiments.
Major Akram was commanding Charlie Company of the 4 FF Regiment in the forward-most localities of the Hilli Sector. His Company came under continuous Indian attacks comprising Indian Air Force, heavy artillery, and armour but Major Akram, heroically resisted for over two weeks.
The Indians on several occasions, using megaphones, asked him to surrender but the intrepid Major refused and his personal example of leading from the front motivated his men to give their very best. By 5 December, the enemy was frantically concentrating on eliminating Charlie Company with tanks and artillery fire.
Amidst this deafening crescendo of fire and fury, which had been constantly raging for about three days, was likely to force Charlie Company to the hastily prepared defensive positions, Major Akram took the initiative of halting the advancing Indian tanks in a bold move. Displaying the highest sense of leadership, commitment and gallantry, Major Akram emblazoned his name in the annals of valour.
Carrying a 40 mm Chinese Rocket Launcher, he crawled along with his runner right up to the clump where enemy tanks were positioned, siting himself at the distance of almost 100 meters from them, he engaged the adversary.
With incredible precision, he destroyed three tanks. It created an immense dread in the armour column of the enemy.
While adjusting the aiming sight on the fourth tank, the smoke cleared, enabling an enemy tank to spot him and open fire with its .50 browning gun, piercing his neck. Akram’s last words were “Hold out until last”.
The bravest son of the Paltan embraced martyrdom with true grit, thus, even after the shahadat of their Company Commander, Charlie Company held on to its positions, foiling the Indian attempts to gain a foothold or maintaining momentum in their attacks.
This valiant soldier was acknowledged even by the antagonist. Major General Lachman Singh whose 20 Mountain Division was pitched against 4 FF at Hilli writes in his book Victory in Bangladesh:
“Throughout the early hours of November 24, 1971, the fight continued from bunker to bunker, pond to pond and from trench to trench. At this stage 8 Guards had suffered heavily and was running low on ammunition. As first light appeared (24 November 1971), it was clear that 8 Guards had not been able to clear Morapara (Aptor). It was a ruthless determination to exterminate the other side.
Finally, the Pakistanis managed to retain most of the objective area …This battle showed the determination and great fighting potential of Indian and Pakistani soldiers. In Hilli, they proved to be worthy foes“.
Dr Mankeker, in his book Pakistan Cut to Size, commented adversely on the performance of Pakistani troops in various sectors. But about Hilli Sector, he observes: “Wherever the Pakistanis decided to hold out, they fought ferociously. At Hilli, they held their ground with admirable tenacity. Battle of Hilli was the toughest of all”.
Lieutenant Colonel Diljit Singh (Retired) in his article published in two parts in Indian Defence Review July 1994 and in October - December 1994, gave graphic details of the Battle of Hilli. Some of the excerpts are:
“Hilli in Bangladesh was the fiercest battle fought in the east during the 1971 war. Major Akram was the Pakistani hero of the Hilli battle. Akram’s name rouses the soldier in you. The assaulting companies were scathed by fire.
Two company commanders, Major Rao and Major Mangraker, fell in action. Their bodies were later found and recovered. Savage hand-to-hand fighting ensued. Guardsmen charged from bunker to bunker, man to man. However, the odds were against the Guardsmen as they had come up against strong defences, vicious obstacles and tenacious 4 FF“.
At another place, he writes, “Major General Lachman Singh, knowing the debacle, decided to whistle for PT-76 tanks ex 69 Armoured Regiment.
The tanks arrived on the scene at 11:30 pm on November 24; rather late in the day when the damage had already been done“. He further adds, “The enemy was still holding on. It was like the typical cobra-mongoose duel. It was courage against tenacity.
At this juncture, CO 8 Guards, Lieutenant Colonel Shamsher Singh decided to launch his reserve companies to clear Naopara. But it was to no avail as it turned out to be reinforcing defeat. Numerous bayonet wounds vouched for the savage hand to hand fighting“.
Field Marshal retired Manekshaw who was the C-in-C of the Indian Army during the 1971 war gave an interview to the BBC on 30 July 1999.
He was all praise for the way Pakistan Army fought on the eastern front and said that given the most unfavourable circumstances they were placed in, they could not have done any better. He was particularly appreciative of ‘Battle of Hilli’ and mentioned that he had personally recommended the name of one Pakistan Army officer, fighting on that front for gallantry award.
Major Muhammad Akram was posthumously awarded the highest award for valour, the Nishan-e-Haider.
He was buried in the village of Boaldar, District-Dinajpur, now in Bangladesh. It is ironic that the mortal remains of Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman, the Bengali pilot, who tried to hijack the aircraft of Rashid Minhas Shaheed but perished in the attempt, were returned to Bangladesh on 24 June 2006 for a ceremonial and highly symbolic reburial in 2006.
However, Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider is still waiting to be buried in his hometown with full military honours.
Vapnope
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The worst part of the 1971 was that Pakistan failed to honor the ones who stood tall despite many odds against them. The same thing was repeated in Kargil where the bravest of the brave were not acknolwegded due to weird political nature of the warfare.
RIP to all the fallen ones, the nation owes you.
RIP to all the fallen ones, the nation owes you.
Xestan
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There should have been monuments and memorial days and last stands like Hilli and Kamalpur should have been taught to children in schools, but only if we actually ever had a true nationalist government.
El Sidd
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Fall of Dhaka is a curriculum subject in Pakistan. It has so far not produced one person who would advocate for taking the fallen territories back from the terrorists.
However the curriculum produces thousands of fanatics who consider Bangladesh, a success story.
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Lance Naik Shabbir Hussain Shaheed - A metaphor for the nation's life
Lance Naik Shabbir Hussain Shaheed, this is the fourth martyr of Tehsil Phunder within two months who gained the honor of being immortal in history by sacrificing his life for the beloved country.
Martyrdom is not a common death, but it is a life that teaches courage, honor and survival to the whole nation.
"The death of a martyr is the life of the nation"
This quote is completely true today on the sacrifice of Lance Naik Shabbir Hussain Shaheed. His martyrdom has proved that the land of Phunder is still producing sons who risk their lives for the safety of the country.
The people of Tehsil Phunder are proud of this great son of theirs. The martyr's sacrifice is a great tribute not only to his family but to the entire nation. His blood reminds us that freedom, peace and security are sustained by sacrifices.
We pray that Allah Almighty grants Lance Naik Shabbir Hussain Shaheed the highest place in Jannah, raise his ranks and give patience to his bereaved.
May Allah grant Jameel. Amen.
Martyrs live on, they live forever in the hearts of nations, in the pages of history and in the consciousness of generations to come.
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