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Malik Munawar was among those captured and made prisoner of war by Japanese forces while trying to defend Singapore in World War II. He learned the Japanese language while incarcerated and his fluency brought him to the attention of his captors. They moved him out of the prison camp and enlisted him in the Imperial Japanese Army, where he received special training.
When the Indian National Army, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, was formed in 1942, Awan joined its fight for Indian independence from British rule. He was captured by the Allied forces and returned to India to stand trial for treason at the end of World War II.
Operation Gibraltar was launched in July 1965 with the aim of Pakistani infiltration of Jammu & Kashmir. Awan, who now held the rank of major, was involved in this, leading troops in heavy fighting at a pass near to Rajouri. He controlled an area of around 750 square KM for a period of three months and, according to Lt General Mahmud Ahmed in his book War 1965, Munawar enjoyed full support from the local population of the valley. By the time the Second Kashmir War ended, Munawar was in effective control of Rajouri valley and welcomed UN military observers who landed in Rajouri valley to monitor the ceasefire.
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EXTRA ORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS OF MAJOR MUNAWAR KHAN AWAN SITARA-E-JURRAT & HIS GHAZNAVI FORCE DURING WAR 1965
During war 1965 one of the most spectacular successes and the saga of those operations conducted by Major Munawar’s GHAZNAVI force is by itself a glorious chapter of heroism and courage. He had librated the largest tract of territory in IHK during war 1965. In fact his achievements were later exploited for regaining the lost territory in Lahore Sector & Haji Peer Pass in AK through a bargain with Indian Counter Parts at the time of UN mandated cease Fire.
1. It captured and dominated a vast area in Western and South-Western Jammu upto Poonch throughout the war and was not withdrawn until after the Cease Fire. It is a unique honour & achievement of GHAZNAVI force that none from the Indo-Pak Armies during war 1965 could capture such a wide region in one theater of war. Irrespective of the claims of capturing each other’s territory by Pakistan & India factual or exaggerated; one fact remains un challenged that GHAZNAVI force captured the maximum area and established its own administration during war 1965.
2. GHAZNAVI force had established its own government/administration and writ in Rajouri, Thana Mandi, Darhal Malkan, Mendhar, Mandi, Poonch, Budhil, Kandi and Riasi areas. Major Munawar appointed his own DC, SP, Judges, Tehsildars, Thanedars (SHO) and revenue officers in the above mentioned areas.
3. When in United Nations Mr Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto refused to the request of Security Council for withdrawing Pakistani troops to their pre-August 5th position; was because GHAZNAVI force was controlling a vast area measuring approximately 2000 sq miles including Poonch, Surankot, Mandi, Mehndar, Balakot, ThanaMandi, DarhalMalkan,Rajouri, Kandi, Budhil, Kalakot, Mohr, Arnas and Riasi. It was indeed the major gain of Pakistan in war 1965. This was not at all acceptable to Indian bargainers. Indians put their foot down and refused to withdraw their troops from Haji peer Pass & Lahore Sector (where despite supreme sacrifices of our officers and other ranks, Indians after having over run Pakistani Defenses at BRB canal were occupying Pakistani territory up to Batapur village) until Pakistan withdraws its force from Poonch-Rajouri areas. Finally Pakistan had to withdraw from Poonch-Rajouri areas as a result of the bargain.
4. Pakistani and Indian writers including Gen Mahmud Ahmed, Maj Gen Sukhwant Singh and few others credit Major Munawar for capture of 500 sq miles (750 sq km) whereas immigrants from Indian Held Kashmir who actually participated in Jihad under the Flag of GHAZNAVI force against Indian Security Forces, credit Major Munawar Khan for capturing and establishing his own writ over 2000 sq miles. Even 500 sq miles (750 sq km) is such a vast area that none from Indo –Pak Armies except GHAZNAVI Force under Major Munawar, could capture in one theatre of war.
5. It successfully created uprising of local population in its areas of operations.
6. It caused maximum depredations to Indian Security Forces during war 1965.
7. GHAZNAVI group kept up its pressure and was prepared to continue even after the ceasefire but the higher political and military considerations compelled their withdrawal by 26th September.” (Kashmir Battles of 1948, 1965 & 1971 And Ongoing Freedom Struggle by Brig Asif Haroon)
8. If war 1965 is taken as a match between India & Pakistan, Major Munawar was rightly “The Man of the Match.”
9. During war 1965 considering all theatres of war; GHAZNAVI force was the most successful force of Pakistan Army which achieved the maximum with minimum or negligible losses.
10. Gen Mahmud writes, “By 23 September, GHAZNAVI Force had been ordered to exfiltrate. But Major Munawar protested against the withdrawal arguing that the people of Budil would have to pay a heavy price for their loyalty to his Force. He and his men were ready to stay and fight to the very end. However, the orders to withdrawal were firm and final. With a heavy heart Major Munawar and men of GHAZNAVI Force began exfiltration by 27 September. During nearly two months in INDIAN HELD KASHMIR, this force lost four killed, sixteen wounded; two were taken prisoners. There were no casualties during exfiltration”.
11. Major Munawar’s Gen Officer Commanding Major Gen Akhtar Hussain Malik exerted his maximum pressure over the people at the helm of the affairs to confer both the highest gallantry awards of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir i.e Nishan –e-Haider and Hilal-e-Kashmir on Major Munawar for his miraculous achievements. But this proposal was not agreed due to internal politics or the reasons best known to them. However he was awarded Sitra-e-Jurrat.
THOUSAND SALUTES TO THE PEOPLE OF RAJOURI, POONCH, BUDHIL AND RIASI; WITH SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE TRIBES OF KANDI AND DARHAL MALKAN, DUE TO THEIR UNLIMITED COOPERATION.
For details open this link on internet. https://www.scribed.com/…/Indo-Pak-War-1965-Operation-Gibra…
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Pres Ayub Khan honoring Major with Sitara Jurat
Major Munawar (dressed in disguise of Guerrilla leader) welcomes UN observers after ceasefire in Indian Army Garrison of Rajouri (Dhani Dahr) after it's Capture by Munawar and his Ghaznavi Force.
When the Indian National Army, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, was formed in 1942, Awan joined its fight for Indian independence from British rule. He was captured by the Allied forces and returned to India to stand trial for treason at the end of World War II.
Operation Gibraltar was launched in July 1965 with the aim of Pakistani infiltration of Jammu & Kashmir. Awan, who now held the rank of major, was involved in this, leading troops in heavy fighting at a pass near to Rajouri. He controlled an area of around 750 square KM for a period of three months and, according to Lt General Mahmud Ahmed in his book War 1965, Munawar enjoyed full support from the local population of the valley. By the time the Second Kashmir War ended, Munawar was in effective control of Rajouri valley and welcomed UN military observers who landed in Rajouri valley to monitor the ceasefire.
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EXTRA ORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS OF MAJOR MUNAWAR KHAN AWAN SITARA-E-JURRAT & HIS GHAZNAVI FORCE DURING WAR 1965
During war 1965 one of the most spectacular successes and the saga of those operations conducted by Major Munawar’s GHAZNAVI force is by itself a glorious chapter of heroism and courage. He had librated the largest tract of territory in IHK during war 1965. In fact his achievements were later exploited for regaining the lost territory in Lahore Sector & Haji Peer Pass in AK through a bargain with Indian Counter Parts at the time of UN mandated cease Fire.
1. It captured and dominated a vast area in Western and South-Western Jammu upto Poonch throughout the war and was not withdrawn until after the Cease Fire. It is a unique honour & achievement of GHAZNAVI force that none from the Indo-Pak Armies during war 1965 could capture such a wide region in one theater of war. Irrespective of the claims of capturing each other’s territory by Pakistan & India factual or exaggerated; one fact remains un challenged that GHAZNAVI force captured the maximum area and established its own administration during war 1965.
2. GHAZNAVI force had established its own government/administration and writ in Rajouri, Thana Mandi, Darhal Malkan, Mendhar, Mandi, Poonch, Budhil, Kandi and Riasi areas. Major Munawar appointed his own DC, SP, Judges, Tehsildars, Thanedars (SHO) and revenue officers in the above mentioned areas.
3. When in United Nations Mr Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto refused to the request of Security Council for withdrawing Pakistani troops to their pre-August 5th position; was because GHAZNAVI force was controlling a vast area measuring approximately 2000 sq miles including Poonch, Surankot, Mandi, Mehndar, Balakot, ThanaMandi, DarhalMalkan,Rajouri, Kandi, Budhil, Kalakot, Mohr, Arnas and Riasi. It was indeed the major gain of Pakistan in war 1965. This was not at all acceptable to Indian bargainers. Indians put their foot down and refused to withdraw their troops from Haji peer Pass & Lahore Sector (where despite supreme sacrifices of our officers and other ranks, Indians after having over run Pakistani Defenses at BRB canal were occupying Pakistani territory up to Batapur village) until Pakistan withdraws its force from Poonch-Rajouri areas. Finally Pakistan had to withdraw from Poonch-Rajouri areas as a result of the bargain.
4. Pakistani and Indian writers including Gen Mahmud Ahmed, Maj Gen Sukhwant Singh and few others credit Major Munawar for capture of 500 sq miles (750 sq km) whereas immigrants from Indian Held Kashmir who actually participated in Jihad under the Flag of GHAZNAVI force against Indian Security Forces, credit Major Munawar Khan for capturing and establishing his own writ over 2000 sq miles. Even 500 sq miles (750 sq km) is such a vast area that none from Indo –Pak Armies except GHAZNAVI Force under Major Munawar, could capture in one theatre of war.
5. It successfully created uprising of local population in its areas of operations.
6. It caused maximum depredations to Indian Security Forces during war 1965.
7. GHAZNAVI group kept up its pressure and was prepared to continue even after the ceasefire but the higher political and military considerations compelled their withdrawal by 26th September.” (Kashmir Battles of 1948, 1965 & 1971 And Ongoing Freedom Struggle by Brig Asif Haroon)
8. If war 1965 is taken as a match between India & Pakistan, Major Munawar was rightly “The Man of the Match.”
9. During war 1965 considering all theatres of war; GHAZNAVI force was the most successful force of Pakistan Army which achieved the maximum with minimum or negligible losses.
10. Gen Mahmud writes, “By 23 September, GHAZNAVI Force had been ordered to exfiltrate. But Major Munawar protested against the withdrawal arguing that the people of Budil would have to pay a heavy price for their loyalty to his Force. He and his men were ready to stay and fight to the very end. However, the orders to withdrawal were firm and final. With a heavy heart Major Munawar and men of GHAZNAVI Force began exfiltration by 27 September. During nearly two months in INDIAN HELD KASHMIR, this force lost four killed, sixteen wounded; two were taken prisoners. There were no casualties during exfiltration”.
11. Major Munawar’s Gen Officer Commanding Major Gen Akhtar Hussain Malik exerted his maximum pressure over the people at the helm of the affairs to confer both the highest gallantry awards of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir i.e Nishan –e-Haider and Hilal-e-Kashmir on Major Munawar for his miraculous achievements. But this proposal was not agreed due to internal politics or the reasons best known to them. However he was awarded Sitra-e-Jurrat.
THOUSAND SALUTES TO THE PEOPLE OF RAJOURI, POONCH, BUDHIL AND RIASI; WITH SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE TRIBES OF KANDI AND DARHAL MALKAN, DUE TO THEIR UNLIMITED COOPERATION.
For details open this link on internet. https://www.scribed.com/…/Indo-Pak-War-1965-Operation-Gibra…
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Pres Ayub Khan honoring Major with Sitara Jurat
Major Munawar (dressed in disguise of Guerrilla leader) welcomes UN observers after ceasefire in Indian Army Garrison of Rajouri (Dhani Dahr) after it's Capture by Munawar and his Ghaznavi Force.
