Indo-Pakistani war of 1965
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 was a war that took place between April 1965 and 23 September 1965 between Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India. This conflict became known as the Second Kashmir War. Both countries fought over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. The first Kashmir War took place in 1947. The war began after Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar. In this operation, Pakistan wanted to bring forces into Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir to conquer the area of Kashmir ruled by India.[1] The five-week war caused thousands of deaths on both side. Ceasefire was declared through UNSC (United Nations Security Council) Resolution 211. The Tashkent Declaration was signed between India and Pakistan on 10 January 1966 to resolve the war .
Details[edit]
The war was fought on the western front after Pakistan launched "Operation Gibraltar" - a covert offensive in which up to 30,000 fighters were pushed across the ceasefire line into Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. India retaliated by crossing the international border at Lahore.[2] At midnight on 6 September, India crossed the international border between India and Pakistan and attacked Lahore and Kasur. The Pakistan Army and Air Force prepared for war in a hurry and started attacks on India. The attacks also started in the areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The war was fought on the border until 22 September when UN asked for ceasefire.[3] Pakistan army had to face very heavy causalities.
Who won the war?[edit]
It has been a real confusion on who won the war. Both nations believe it has been won by them but no one is sure who really won the war.
Individuals in the Pakistani establishment bureaucracy and army believed that Pakistan was victorious, or believed it should be promoted as such. In Pakistan, it is celebrated as a public holiday known as Defense Day on 6 September.[4][5][6]
References[edit]
- ↑ Chandigarh, India – Main News. Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved on 2011-04-14.
- ↑ "Are India's plans to celebrate 1965 war 'victory' in 'bad taste'?". 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ↑ "1965 War". www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2017-05-07. Retrieved 2018-01-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "September 6: A day to remember the sacrifices of Pakistan's martyrs". Dawn. 7 September 2018.
- ↑ "Rare photos from 1965 Pakistan-India war". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ↑ "MM Alam: the outstanding hero of the 1965 war". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
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