Area where 16 BSF men were killed to go to Bangladesh

[CaPtAiN_pLaNeT]

Area where 16 BSF men were killed to go to Bangladesh
R Dutta Choudhury

The Assam Tribune Online

GUWAHATI, Dec 9 – The area where 16 Border Security Force (BSF) men were killed in 2001 will go to Bangladesh if the Indo-Bangla land swapping deal is passed by the Parliament. The land swapping protocol was signed by India and Bangladesh during the last visit of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to that country last year and now it has to be ratified by the Parliament to make it effective.
The land swapping deal is aimed at dealing with the problem of adverse possessions and enclaves, but the Baraibari area in Dhubri district, which is in adverse possession of Bangladesh, will go to the neighbouring country if the deal is passed by the Parliament. The Baraibari area witnessed the worst ever clash along the border since the creation of Bangladesh and it will always remain fresh in the memories of everyone for the gruesome killing of the BSF men.

The clash in Boraibari started with the Bangladesh Rifles and Army personnel encircling the BSF camp in Pyrduah in Meghalaya, the area which is under the adverse possession of India. After the incident, a team of the BSF headed by assistant commandant BR Mondal entered the Boraibari area but they were cordoned off by local people and BDR personnel. The BSF men were brutally hacked to death and their bodies were later handed over to India. Following the incident, an exchange of fire between the BSF and BDR also took place in the area and one Indian civilian was killed in the cross fire. As the firing continued for some time, the people of the villages living near the international border had to be evacuated.

It is still not clear as to why the BSF team went to Boraibari, which is in adverse possession of Bangladesh. It is believed that following the encirclement of Pyrduah, the BSF men tried to repeat the same style in the BDR camp at Boraibari. But it is still not clear whether the BSF team, which went inside Boraibari had the clearance of the Government or the senior officers of the border guarding force to enter that area. Interestingly, when they were encircled by the villagers and BDR men, they did not open fire even on self defence though they were carrying firearms with them.

Meanwhile, official sources said that people of some areas did not accept the Radcliff Commission recommendations during the time of partition of the country in 1947 and that is why the boundary disputes could not be settled. The problem continued even after the creation of Bangladesh with the help of India and even the 1974 border agreement failed to sort out the problem of adverse possessions.

Sources said that the Boraibari area, which according to the Map, is in Dhubri district of India, was never in possession of India and similarly, the Pyrduah area was always in possession of India as the Khasi people living in that area never wanted to go to Bangladesh.

Official sources said that now efforts are on to settle the disputes and a joint survey was carried out. Officials of both the countries visited the disputed areas and even took the views of the people living in those areas before finalizing its report, on the basis of which, the land swapping deal was prepared.

 

[eastwatch]

The report has a few errors and inconsistencies. I will not correct them line after line, but will describe the then situation at the border.

1) Pyrduah was a part of east Pakistan. But, during the 1971 war of independence India took away this land. GoB and BDR protested it with India, and subsequently there was an agreement that until the matter is settled, it will remain with India. However, India may not construct any permanent structures, such as road, bridge, watch tower there.

2) In the beginning of 2001 BDR watched India building a road that leads to the BSF camp. BSF did not heed to BDR appeal and said the decision was made at the upper political level, and, therefore, BD should engage the GoI to settle the issue.

3) On the night of (probably) 13th March a few BDR troops entered the BSF camp, captured the troops and declared the area a part of Bangladesh.

4) GoI and and the Indian public became furious at that. SHW was under Indian pressure to vacate the land and release the BSF troops. 3000 to 4000 BSF and IA troops amassed at that border within a few hours after the day break. BDR also assembled some 300 troops of its own to face IA while political dialogue was continuing. SHW agreed to Indian proposal that the area be vacated, BSF troops be released and the issue be settled at the political level. BDR released the BSF troops and vacated Pyrduah.

5) Every one thought the matter was settled. But, IA took the matter seriously. It decided to capture the 13 BDR troops at Baraibari border, far away from Pyrduah, in order to take revenge of Pyrduah. IA amassed a total of 800 troops out of which 400 crossed international border to attack the BDR BoP at the dead of dark night of (probably) 16th April.

6) A teenage boy, ordered by his father, was in the field to check if the level of irrigation water was sufficient or not. They were planning to take the pump macine in the next morning.

7) This is how this young boy saw the movement of IA troops at far. He ran under the shade of trees and informed about the matter to his elders, who ran to the Border Outpost and informed the BDR about the IA intrusion.

8) The CO with the approval of his 12 colleagues decided not to vacate the land, but fight the agressors. They prayed a quick one or two Raqat Namaz, asked for forgiveness to Allah, embraced each other knowing it was their last meet, no chance they would comeback alive after the battle.

9) So, the battle was between valiant 13 BDR and 400 IA troops. The BDR CO ordered his troops to scatter in the left and right. When the IA troops were about 80m away, he ordered firing. 97 IA troops were killed in that battle, but the retreating IA troops took most of the bodies away. !6 bodies remained in the Bangladesh land. BDR troops made a new history.

 

[CaPtAiN_pLaNeT]

The report has a few errors and inconsistencies. I will not correct them line after line, but will describe the then situation at the border.

1) Pyrduah was a part of east Pakistan. But, during the 1971 war of independence India took away this land. GoB and BDR protested it with India, and subsequently there was an agreement that until the matter is settled, it will remain with India. However, India may not construct any permanent structures, such as road, bridge, watch tower there.

2) In the beginning of 2001 BDR watched India building a road that leads to the BSF camp. BSF did not heed to BDR appeal and said the decision was made at the upper political level, and, therefore, BD should engage the GoI to settle the issue.

3) On the night of (probably) 13th March a few BDR troops entered the BSF camp, captured the troops and declared the area a part of Bangladesh.

4) GoI and and the Indian public became furious at that. SHW was under Indian pressure to vacate the land and release the BSF troops. 3000 to 4000 BSF and IA troops amassed at that border within a few hours after the day break. BDR also assembled some 300 troops of its own to face IA while political dialogue was continuing. SHW agreed to Indian proposal that the area be vacated, BSF troops be released and the issue be settled at the political level. BDR released the BSF troops and vacated Pyrduah.

5) Every one thought the matter was settled. But, IA took the matter seriously. It decided to capture the 13 BDR troops at Baraibari border, far away from Pyrduah, in order to take revenge of Pyrduah. IA amassed a total of 800 troops out of which 400 crossed international border to attack the BDR BoP at the dead of dark night of (probably) 16th April.

6) A teenage boy, ordered by his father, was in the field to check if the level of irrigation water was sufficient or not. They were planning to take the pump macine in the next morning.

7) This is how this young boy saw the movement of IA troops at far. He ran under the shade of trees and informed about the matter to his elders, who ran to the Border Outpost and informed the BDR about the IA intrusion.

8) The CO with the approval of his 12 colleagues decided not to vacate the land, but fight the agressors. They prayed a quick one or two Raqat Namaz, asked for forgiveness to Allah, embraced each other knowing it was their last meet, no chance they would comeback alive after the battle.

9) So, the battle was between valiant 13 BDR and 400 IA troops. The BDR CO ordered his troops to scatter in the left and right. When the IA troops were about 80m away, he ordered firing. 97 IA troops were killed in that battle, but the retreating IA troops took most of the bodies away. !6 bodies remained in the Bangladesh land. BDR troops made a new history.

Can you please tell me what is the source of this 97 Indian army killed??

But excellent explanation...

 

[animelive]

The report has a few errors and inconsistencies. I will not correct them line after line, but will describe the then situation at the border.

1) Pyrduah was a part of east Pakistan. But, during the 1971 war of independence India took away this land. GoB and BDR protested it with India, and subsequently there was an agreement that until the matter is settled, it will remain with India. However, India may not construct any permanent structures, such as road, bridge, watch tower there.

2) In the beginning of 2001 BDR watched India building a road that leads to the BSF camp. BSF did not heed to BDR appeal and said the decision was made at the upper political level, and, therefore, BD should engage the GoI to settle the issue.

3) On the night of (probably) 13th March a few BDR troops entered the BSF camp, captured the troops and declared the area a part of Bangladesh.

4) GoI and and the Indian public became furious at that. SHW was under Indian pressure to vacate the land and release the BSF troops. 3000 to 4000 BSF and IA troops amassed at that border within a few hours after the day break. BDR also assembled some 300 troops of its own to face IA while political dialogue was continuing. SHW agreed to Indian proposal that the area be vacated, BSF troops be released and the issue be settled at the political level. BDR released the BSF troops and vacated Pyrduah.

5) Every one thought the matter was settled. But, IA took the matter seriously. It decided to capture the 13 BDR troops at Baraibari border, far away from Pyrduah, in order to take revenge of Pyrduah. IA amassed a total of 800 troops out of which 400 crossed international border to attack the BDR BoP at the dead of dark night of (probably) 16th April.

6) A teenage boy, ordered by his father, was in the field to check if the level of irrigation water was sufficient or not. They were planning to take the pump macine in the next morning.

7) This is how this young boy saw the movement of IA troops at far. He ran under the shade of trees and informed about the matter to his elders, who ran to the Border Outpost and informed the BDR about the IA intrusion.

8) The CO with the approval of his 12 colleagues decided not to vacate the land, but fight the agressors. They prayed a quick one or two Raqat Namaz, asked for forgiveness to Allah, embraced each other knowing it was their last meet, no chance they would comeback alive after the battle.

9) So, the battle was between valiant 13 BDR and 400 IA troops. The BDR CO ordered his troops to scatter in the left and right. When the IA troops were about 80m away, he ordered firing. 97 IA troops were killed in that battle, but the retreating IA troops took most of the bodies away. !6 bodies remained in the Bangladesh land. BDR troops made a new history.

weren't the 2 martyrs supposed to be named Bir Shreshtho? why did they not get entitled with that yet?

 

[zer_0]

The report has a few errors and inconsistencies. I will not correct them line after line, but will describe the then situation at the border.

1) Pyrduah was a part of east Pakistan. But, during the 1971 war of independence India took away this land. GoB and BDR protested it with India, and subsequently there was an agreement that until the matter is settled, it will remain with India. However, India may not construct any permanent structures, such as road, bridge, watch tower there.

2) In the beginning of 2001 BDR watched India building a road that leads to the BSF camp. BSF did not heed to BDR appeal and said the decision was made at the upper political level, and, therefore, BD should engage the GoI to settle the issue.

3) On the night of (probably) 13th March a few BDR troops entered the BSF camp, captured the troops and declared the area a part of Bangladesh.

4) GoI and and the Indian public became furious at that. SHW was under Indian pressure to vacate the land and release the BSF troops. 3000 to 4000 BSF and IA troops amassed at that border within a few hours after the day break. BDR also assembled some 300 troops of its own to face IA while political dialogue was continuing. SHW agreed to Indian proposal that the area be vacated, BSF troops be released and the issue be settled at the political level. BDR released the BSF troops and vacated Pyrduah.

5) Every one thought the matter was settled. But, IA took the matter seriously. It decided to capture the 13 BDR troops at Baraibari border, far away from Pyrduah, in order to take revenge of Pyrduah. IA amassed a total of 800 troops out of which 400 crossed international border to attack the BDR BoP at the dead of dark night of (probably) 16th April.

6) A teenage boy, ordered by his father, was in the field to check if the level of irrigation water was sufficient or not. They were planning to take the pump macine in the next morning.

7) This is how this young boy saw the movement of IA troops at far. He ran under the shade of trees and informed about the matter to his elders, who ran to the Border Outpost and informed the BDR about the IA intrusion.

8) The CO with the approval of his 12 colleagues decided not to vacate the land, but fight the agressors. They prayed a quick one or two Raqat Namaz, asked for forgiveness to Allah, embraced each other knowing it was their last meet, no chance they would comeback alive after the battle.

9)So, the battle was between valiant 13 BDR and 400 IA troops. The BDR CO ordered his troops to scatter in the left and right. When the IA troops were about 80m away, he ordered firing . 97 IA troops were killed in that battle, but the retreating IA troops took most of the bodies away. !6 bodies remained in the Bangladesh land. BDR troops made a new history.

 

[Kaniska]

So i am still wondering that are you guys are happy or upset...Anyway..for me as long as landswapping deal is done...I am fine...

 

[animelive]

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Exactly show this to IA

 

[anilindia]

The report has a few errors and inconsistencies. I will not correct them line after line, but will describe the then situation at the border.

1) Pyrduah was a part of east Pakistan. But, during the 1971 war of independence India took away this land. GoB and BDR protested it with India, and subsequently there was an agreement that until the matter is settled, it will remain with India. However, India may not construct any permanent structures, such as road, bridge, watch tower there.

2) In the beginning of 2001 BDR watched India building a road that leads to the BSF camp. BSF did not heed to BDR appeal and said the decision was made at the upper political level, and, therefore, BD should engage the GoI to settle the issue.

3) On the night of (probably) 13th March a few BDR troops entered the BSF camp, captured the troops and declared the area a part of Bangladesh.

4) GoI and and the Indian public became furious at that. SHW was under Indian pressure to vacate the land and release the BSF troops. 3000 to 4000 BSF and IA troops amassed at that border within a few hours after the day break. BDR also assembled some 300 troops of its own to face IA while political dialogue was continuing. SHW agreed to Indian proposal that the area be vacated, BSF troops be released and the issue be settled at the political level. BDR released the BSF troops and vacated Pyrduah.

5) Every one thought the matter was settled. But, IA took the matter seriously. It decided to capture the 13 BDR troops at Baraibari border, far away from Pyrduah, in order to take revenge of Pyrduah. IA amassed a total of 800 troops out of which 400 crossed international border to attack the BDR BoP at the dead of dark night of (probably) 16th April.

6) A teenage boy, ordered by his father, was in the field to check if the level of irrigation water was sufficient or not. They were planning to take the pump macine in the next morning.

7) This is how this young boy saw the movement of IA troops at far. He ran under the shade of trees and informed about the matter to his elders, who ran to the Border Outpost and informed the BDR about the IA intrusion.

8) The CO with the approval of his 12 colleagues decided not to vacate the land, but fight the agressors. They prayed a quick one or two Raqat Namaz, asked for forgiveness to Allah, embraced each other knowing it was their last meet, no chance they would comeback alive after the battle.

9) So, the battle was between valiant 13 BDR and 400 IA troops. The BDR CO ordered his troops to scatter in the left and right. When the IA troops were about 80m away, he ordered firing. 97 IA troops were killed in that battle, but the retreating IA troops took most of the bodies away. !6 bodies remained in the Bangladesh land. BDR troops made a new history.

And after that you woke up in morning. It was a nice dream...

 

[Spring Onion]

And after that you woke up in morning. It was a nice dream...:s:

Your news papers themself claim death of 16th Indian intruding soldiers.

so even 16, it was a good performance by Bangladeshi soliders

 

[arp2041]

Your news papers themself claim death of 16th Indian intruding soldiers.

so even 16, it was a good performance by Bangladeshi soliders

Madamji, 16 Indian soldiers died due to surprise attack of BDR & i agree to the no. of deaths, but the member claiming 97 IA soldiers death is really laughable, there is no way BD can kill 97 Indian soldiers without facing the wrath of India.

 

[anilindia]

Your news papers themself claim death of 16th Indian intruding soldiers.

so even 16, it was a good performance by Bangladeshi soliders

First read what we are taking about then comment....How can you became PDF VETERAN .

 

[Spring Onion]

16 Indian soldiers died due to surprise attack of BDR & i agree to the no. of deaths, but the member claiming 97 IA soldiers death is really laughable, there is no way BD can kill 97 Indian soldiers without facing the wrath of India.

The Bangladeshis can answer you better i dont have any knowledge in this regard.

However the intrusion by Indian army into BD land is something which shows that India never even accepted existence of BD.

First read what we are taking about then comment....How can you became PDF VETERAN .

Yeh i read that 16 Indian soliders got struck by thunderstorm and since was no force on earth that could have got those brave Indian soldiers who intrude into BD land.

 

[danger007]

Madamji, 16 Indian soldiers died due to surprise attack of BDR & i agree to the no. of deaths, but the member claiming 97 IA soldiers death is really laughable, there is no way BD can kill 97 Indian soldiers without facing the wrath of India.

madam, found 97 IA troops and 13 BDR troups.....felt happy and posted it...hahaha mighty BD's unleashed...without any source...... Claiming they killed 97 IA troups...

 

[Contrarian]

lol. That would probably make IA kill every BDR soldier on the border if BD committed naked aggression.

 

[arp2041]

The Bangladeshis can answer you better i dont have any knowledge in this regard.

However the intrusion by Indian army into BD land is something which shows that India never even accepted existence of BD.

Yeh i read that 16 Indian soliders got struck by thunderstorm and since was no force on earth that could have got those brave Indian soldiers who intrude into BD land.

Firstly, It was not BSF that intruded into BD land, it was the BDR that surrounded BSF post in a land of adverse possession of India just like adverse land possessions by BD, the matter should have been solved peacefully, instead they killed 16 Indian soldiers.

Secondly, How come India never accepted existence of BD when India was the first country in the world to recognize the Independence of BD & establish diplomatic relations??