Battle of Basantar
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The Battle of Basantar, also known as the Battle of Shakargarh or Battle of Barapind (December 4–16, 1971), was one of the vital battles fought as part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 in the western sector of India. The Indian troops won a hard-fought battle that secured this area in the Punjab/Jammu sector. The name Battle of Basantar actually encompasses the entire gamut of battles and skirmishes fought in the Shakargarh sector.[1][4]
Battle of Basantar/Shakargarh | |||||||
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Part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 | |||||||
Indian soldiers celebrate their victory at the end of the Battle of Basantar on top of a knocked out Pakistani M47 Patton tank, December 1971. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
India | Pakistan | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Lt Gen K K Singh (9 Engineer Regiment) |
Lt Gen Irshad Ahmad Khan (I Corps) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
3 infantry divisions 2 armoured brigades 2 artillery brigades 2 engineer brigades[1] |
3 infantry divisions 1 armoured division 1 armoured brigade[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
13 tanks destroyed | 48 tanks destroyed[2][3] |