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07 August 1958, Lakshmipur, East Pakistan
The Major was being carried to the RAP (Regimental Aid Post) on a stretcher. He was by a machine gun burst and was bleeding but still alive. He was successful in his task and capture enemy’s area. The Green Flag was hoisted in enemy area and the Tiranga was torn apart. Lying on the stretcher, he raised his hand and kept saluting the Pakistani flag, until he was shifted to the ambulance.
Initially he was taken to Jaleel Pur Medical post, but later on he was sent to CMH Comilla by a special train, where he reached at 10:30 am. Dr. Abdul Majeed and Dr. Muhammad Younus Dewan received him but before taking him to the operation theater, Dr. Majeed asked him, “Do you have something to say?" Yes! "Just convey my commanded that I have fulfilled my task.” Major replied.
Major was operated, but at about 02:30 pm, he passed away.
The battle started on 15 July 1958 when some Indian rangers were deputed near District Kachaar, digging out bunkers and setting posts. Some soldiers also entered in Sona Taila which was Pakistani Territory. When Pakistan protested, Indians not only deployed their regular army but also brought its heavy armory on the border. India kept neglecting the Pakistani protest and moved forward by capturing a village Lakshmipur of Brahman Baria sector on 02 August 1947. But situation was neutralized by talks and Indian army went back. Dharani Sarkar was a local landlord who was a godfather of smugglers and other criminals. All his goons had been killed by East Pakistan Rifles.
Going back of Indian army was not a pleasant situation for him. He launched a conspiracy movement by telling the false stories about the cruelties of Pakistani soldiers on the Hindu minority of Lakshmipur.
On 04 August, a company of about hundred soldiers entered in Lakshmipur and occupied the village. He also made the propaganda that border survey team erroneously recorded this territory in Pakistan whilst it belongs to India.
05 August 1958 East Pakistan Rifles
DG of EPR had finalized a counter attack to retake Lakshmipur. Knowing that he was the most suitable person, he chose Major for this task with full authority. Major gather is team by taking selective soldiers from different companies.
07 August 1958 0330 hours
Platoon entered the operational area. They planned to penetrate deep inside the area and attack the enemy. As the Pakistani troops entered in the operational area, enemy laid intense fire. It seemed like that enemy was already aware of the attack and had deployed all its fire power in this arc.
Major ordered his Sergeant Azam Khan to attack with full force. Both machine guns and hundreds of enemies’ soldiers were using their fire power on the Pakistani troops. In the rain of bullets, Pakistanis troops kept advancing. When Major was only 10 steps away from the enemy bunker, a machine gun burst hit him. Receiving two bullets in the chest and one on the pelvis, he lobbed a grenade on the enemy machine gun. Shattering the gun and the crew into pieces, the grenade exploded.
Meanwhile the enemy brought its second machine gun to the forward line. A burst was fired which not only hit Major's chest but also martyred Sergeant Azam Khan. Major charged again and destroyed the second machine gun as well by throwing another grenade. Now Pakistani troops had entered the enemy position and hand to hand combat started. Enemy’s troop step backed after a short battle. Pakistani troops now headed towards second position of Indians troops.
Meanwhile enemy force commander was spotted coming towards Pakistani positions with a gun in his hand. Major was bleeding was unable to move or stand. As enemy commander was approaching, Major kicked him and he fell down. Major hit him with his steel helmet, making him unconscious.
The enemy commander was arrested and identified as Major Dev Brahman. The area had been recaptured by Pakistan. Major was taken to CMH Comilla, where he embraced martyrdom. On 07 November 1959 Major was awarded Nishan e Haider.
Today, world knows the brave army officer as Major Tufail Muhammad Chauhdary Shaheed (Nishan e Haider).
The Major was being carried to the RAP (Regimental Aid Post) on a stretcher. He was by a machine gun burst and was bleeding but still alive. He was successful in his task and capture enemy’s area. The Green Flag was hoisted in enemy area and the Tiranga was torn apart. Lying on the stretcher, he raised his hand and kept saluting the Pakistani flag, until he was shifted to the ambulance.
Initially he was taken to Jaleel Pur Medical post, but later on he was sent to CMH Comilla by a special train, where he reached at 10:30 am. Dr. Abdul Majeed and Dr. Muhammad Younus Dewan received him but before taking him to the operation theater, Dr. Majeed asked him, “Do you have something to say?" Yes! "Just convey my commanded that I have fulfilled my task.” Major replied.
Major was operated, but at about 02:30 pm, he passed away.
The battle started on 15 July 1958 when some Indian rangers were deputed near District Kachaar, digging out bunkers and setting posts. Some soldiers also entered in Sona Taila which was Pakistani Territory. When Pakistan protested, Indians not only deployed their regular army but also brought its heavy armory on the border. India kept neglecting the Pakistani protest and moved forward by capturing a village Lakshmipur of Brahman Baria sector on 02 August 1947. But situation was neutralized by talks and Indian army went back. Dharani Sarkar was a local landlord who was a godfather of smugglers and other criminals. All his goons had been killed by East Pakistan Rifles.
Going back of Indian army was not a pleasant situation for him. He launched a conspiracy movement by telling the false stories about the cruelties of Pakistani soldiers on the Hindu minority of Lakshmipur.
On 04 August, a company of about hundred soldiers entered in Lakshmipur and occupied the village. He also made the propaganda that border survey team erroneously recorded this territory in Pakistan whilst it belongs to India.
05 August 1958 East Pakistan Rifles
DG of EPR had finalized a counter attack to retake Lakshmipur. Knowing that he was the most suitable person, he chose Major for this task with full authority. Major gather is team by taking selective soldiers from different companies.
07 August 1958 0330 hours
Platoon entered the operational area. They planned to penetrate deep inside the area and attack the enemy. As the Pakistani troops entered in the operational area, enemy laid intense fire. It seemed like that enemy was already aware of the attack and had deployed all its fire power in this arc.
Major ordered his Sergeant Azam Khan to attack with full force. Both machine guns and hundreds of enemies’ soldiers were using their fire power on the Pakistani troops. In the rain of bullets, Pakistanis troops kept advancing. When Major was only 10 steps away from the enemy bunker, a machine gun burst hit him. Receiving two bullets in the chest and one on the pelvis, he lobbed a grenade on the enemy machine gun. Shattering the gun and the crew into pieces, the grenade exploded.
Meanwhile the enemy brought its second machine gun to the forward line. A burst was fired which not only hit Major's chest but also martyred Sergeant Azam Khan. Major charged again and destroyed the second machine gun as well by throwing another grenade. Now Pakistani troops had entered the enemy position and hand to hand combat started. Enemy’s troop step backed after a short battle. Pakistani troops now headed towards second position of Indians troops.
Meanwhile enemy force commander was spotted coming towards Pakistani positions with a gun in his hand. Major was bleeding was unable to move or stand. As enemy commander was approaching, Major kicked him and he fell down. Major hit him with his steel helmet, making him unconscious.
The enemy commander was arrested and identified as Major Dev Brahman. The area had been recaptured by Pakistan. Major was taken to CMH Comilla, where he embraced martyrdom. On 07 November 1959 Major was awarded Nishan e Haider.
Today, world knows the brave army officer as Major Tufail Muhammad Chauhdary Shaheed (Nishan e Haider).
