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09 September 1965
1400 hrs
Khem Karan
Sir you are hit. We should take the tank back you need medical assistance.
Don't care about me, care about the mission.
But Sir you are bleeding profusely you must go back.
Forget about my bleeding keep advancing and let no one know that I am hit. The mission must go on…
This was the conversation taking place between a Lieutenant Colonel of 6 Lancers and his wireless operator. The wireless operator didn't tell anyone about the wounded colonel until the goal was achieved
06 September 1965
Enemy attacked the western front with its full strength. To enter Lahore via Kasoor, Indians attacked with No.4 Mountaineer Division, 41 Special Brigade and No.2 independent armoured group. Whereas Pakistani side had only an infantry Division and a few tank regiments to counter the attack. But this small force not just repulsed the enemy but also a counter offensive was planned to launch.
07 September 1965
0600 hrs
Under the command of their lion hearted commander, 6 lancers were assigned the task to seize Khem Karan. The colonel selected only a squadron (1/3 of a regiment) for the attack and it was a small number of only 8 tanks. As decided the attack started on its devised time. Enemy tanks of Royal Deccan Horse were ready for an incoming Pakistani raid but colonel selected a totally unanticipated path as it was not less than an obstacle course for the tanks. Pakistani tanks started the attack from behind the enemy lines. Indian tanks started to explode like water bubbles.
Pakistani OP suggested supportive artillery fire again and again but he refused by saying,"Keep the shells safe, we will use them in coming days". Many of the Indian tanks were destroyed and many crippled. Moreover about hundred enemy infantrymen were taken as POW. Not even a single Pakistani tank was damaged.
08 September 1965
0600 hrs
After a successful raid, the further campaign was ordered. A platoon of 1 FF was to accompany 6 Lancers for this strike.
"Right flank will attack will attack Khem Kran from right side and Left from the left side. Both squadrons will meet at Khem Karan Amritsar Road at 29 KM milestone", was the order issued by the Colonel. With Coordination of 1FF, the attack started. The famous No.2 armoured independent brigade of enemy tried its best to stop Pakistanis by constructing a wall of burning shells and fighting men, but the quick witted Colonel's maneuver dispersed the well organized enemy defense lines.
Moreover Pakistani Artillery opened the gates of hell for the enemy and they were hunted like sitting ducks. In the east of Khem Karan, the strategically important town of Waltoha was located. It was defended by natural cover of two canals "Maachi kay mayer" (ماچی کے مائر) and "Rattu kay mayer" (رتو کے مائر) and after these canals there were bunkers of infantry.
The bridges on canals were covered by artillery fire and tanks. It was a great challenge for Pakistani troops to capture Waltoha. Colonel again took a bold decision and entered the tank into the area where water was shallow. The whole squadron passed the obstacles without any loss and the advance began. A fierce battle took place and enemy was compelled to retreat. Both squadrons of Pakistani tanks kept advancing from the both sides of railway line and the enemy resistance was proving to be useless. Till 1400 hrs, enemy evacuated one of the most important towns in this sector.
A massive cache of 81 & 120 MM mortar ammunition, 90 MM antitank guns, sealed boxes of rifle ammunition, fuel drums and many military vehicles were collected from the battle field and were used against Indians. As the night prevailed, Pakistani tanks returned to base.
09 September 1965
Tank squadron raided again along with 2 companies of 1FF. Pakistani forces established a firm base and engaged the enemy at Assal Utter. Enemy fire was quite intense as every inch of the battlefield was covered with enemy tank fire. As Pakistani tanks marched towards Waltoha, enemy defense line started to shatter. After a bloody battle of two and half hours, enemy cavalry and infantry started to erode.
Pakistani tanks pierced through enemy front line and there was hardly a machine gun burst or a rifle fire from Indian side. Because of the tank's movement, the whole atmosphere was covered by smog. It was necessary to observe the battle scene as such a silence is not the nature of battle. Neglecting any danger colonel stood upright in his tank by opening the hatch to observe the situation with his own eyes. Suddenly enemy launched its tank strike again.
In spite hearing the explosion of the main gun and the machine guns of the tanks, colonel did not sit on his seat and kept observing the battle. Meanwhile, a machine gun burst hit him. Three bullets hit him near the heart. The burning metal passed through his chest and he started bleeding profusely. His wireless operator requested him to go back for medical aid but colonel refused. He kept on giving orders on his wireless until he breathed his last. After reciting Kalima Tayyaba, he fell on his wireless set and embraced martyrdom. His wireless operator kept this news secret and didn't tell it to anyone until the Khem Karen was seized.
Today the world knows the Lion Hearted Commander as Lieutenant Colonel Sahibzad Gull (Sitara e Jurrat).
1400 hrs
Khem Karan
Sir you are hit. We should take the tank back you need medical assistance.
Don't care about me, care about the mission.
But Sir you are bleeding profusely you must go back.
Forget about my bleeding keep advancing and let no one know that I am hit. The mission must go on…
This was the conversation taking place between a Lieutenant Colonel of 6 Lancers and his wireless operator. The wireless operator didn't tell anyone about the wounded colonel until the goal was achieved
06 September 1965
Enemy attacked the western front with its full strength. To enter Lahore via Kasoor, Indians attacked with No.4 Mountaineer Division, 41 Special Brigade and No.2 independent armoured group. Whereas Pakistani side had only an infantry Division and a few tank regiments to counter the attack. But this small force not just repulsed the enemy but also a counter offensive was planned to launch.
07 September 1965
0600 hrs
Under the command of their lion hearted commander, 6 lancers were assigned the task to seize Khem Karan. The colonel selected only a squadron (1/3 of a regiment) for the attack and it was a small number of only 8 tanks. As decided the attack started on its devised time. Enemy tanks of Royal Deccan Horse were ready for an incoming Pakistani raid but colonel selected a totally unanticipated path as it was not less than an obstacle course for the tanks. Pakistani tanks started the attack from behind the enemy lines. Indian tanks started to explode like water bubbles.
Pakistani OP suggested supportive artillery fire again and again but he refused by saying,"Keep the shells safe, we will use them in coming days". Many of the Indian tanks were destroyed and many crippled. Moreover about hundred enemy infantrymen were taken as POW. Not even a single Pakistani tank was damaged.
08 September 1965
0600 hrs
After a successful raid, the further campaign was ordered. A platoon of 1 FF was to accompany 6 Lancers for this strike.
"Right flank will attack will attack Khem Kran from right side and Left from the left side. Both squadrons will meet at Khem Karan Amritsar Road at 29 KM milestone", was the order issued by the Colonel. With Coordination of 1FF, the attack started. The famous No.2 armoured independent brigade of enemy tried its best to stop Pakistanis by constructing a wall of burning shells and fighting men, but the quick witted Colonel's maneuver dispersed the well organized enemy defense lines.
Moreover Pakistani Artillery opened the gates of hell for the enemy and they were hunted like sitting ducks. In the east of Khem Karan, the strategically important town of Waltoha was located. It was defended by natural cover of two canals "Maachi kay mayer" (ماچی کے مائر) and "Rattu kay mayer" (رتو کے مائر) and after these canals there were bunkers of infantry.
The bridges on canals were covered by artillery fire and tanks. It was a great challenge for Pakistani troops to capture Waltoha. Colonel again took a bold decision and entered the tank into the area where water was shallow. The whole squadron passed the obstacles without any loss and the advance began. A fierce battle took place and enemy was compelled to retreat. Both squadrons of Pakistani tanks kept advancing from the both sides of railway line and the enemy resistance was proving to be useless. Till 1400 hrs, enemy evacuated one of the most important towns in this sector.
A massive cache of 81 & 120 MM mortar ammunition, 90 MM antitank guns, sealed boxes of rifle ammunition, fuel drums and many military vehicles were collected from the battle field and were used against Indians. As the night prevailed, Pakistani tanks returned to base.
09 September 1965
Tank squadron raided again along with 2 companies of 1FF. Pakistani forces established a firm base and engaged the enemy at Assal Utter. Enemy fire was quite intense as every inch of the battlefield was covered with enemy tank fire. As Pakistani tanks marched towards Waltoha, enemy defense line started to shatter. After a bloody battle of two and half hours, enemy cavalry and infantry started to erode.
Pakistani tanks pierced through enemy front line and there was hardly a machine gun burst or a rifle fire from Indian side. Because of the tank's movement, the whole atmosphere was covered by smog. It was necessary to observe the battle scene as such a silence is not the nature of battle. Neglecting any danger colonel stood upright in his tank by opening the hatch to observe the situation with his own eyes. Suddenly enemy launched its tank strike again.
In spite hearing the explosion of the main gun and the machine guns of the tanks, colonel did not sit on his seat and kept observing the battle. Meanwhile, a machine gun burst hit him. Three bullets hit him near the heart. The burning metal passed through his chest and he started bleeding profusely. His wireless operator requested him to go back for medical aid but colonel refused. He kept on giving orders on his wireless until he breathed his last. After reciting Kalima Tayyaba, he fell on his wireless set and embraced martyrdom. His wireless operator kept this news secret and didn't tell it to anyone until the Khem Karen was seized.
Today the world knows the Lion Hearted Commander as Lieutenant Colonel Sahibzad Gull (Sitara e Jurrat).