What happened on Thursday, May 27, 1971
In India, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi spoke at a function in New Delhi and said that “The massive influx of Bengalis from East Bengal into India could have a serious impact on our economic, social and political life. The refugee situation has become a huge burden for India. The way the Pakistani government is dealing with the situation in East Bengal could disrupt peace not only in India but in the region. I urge the nations of the world to be aware of this threat to the peace of the subcontinent,” she said. “It appears that the reaction of the big powers concerning the situation in East Bengal is not sufficient. If this is not addressed, we will be forced to take necessary steps to ensure our security and maintain our social and economic structure.”
Aga Hilali, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, said in Washington that India was trying to internationalize an internal Pakistani problem.
US Senator Edward Kennedy, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Refugees, appealed to the US Government to stand by the people of Bangladesh and the Bengali refugees in India and to stand by the parties involved in the peace process.
In the afternoon, a platoon of freedom fighters ambushed the Pak army on the C&B road on the Shalda river in Comilla. Nine Pak soldiers were killed and a jeep and a truck were destroyed in the ambush.
The freedom fighters attacked the Pak army stationed in the Rajapur area of Comilla. 4 Pak soldiers were killed in this operation.
In Satkhira, two Pakistani companies attacked the Mukti Bahini stationed at Bheramara Dam twice. Two Pak army officers were killed and one commanding officer was wounded in the day-long battle. The Pak army retreated in the face of strong resistance from the freedom fighters.
A fierce clash took place between the freedom fighters and the Pak army at Pateshwari in Kurigram. In this clash, 14 freedom fighters were martyred due to the betrayal of an unknown moulavi.
Pakistani military authorities ordered the submission of books, posters, leaflets, etc., which were subject to martial law No. 51, and were considered offensive, to the military. Military Rule 51 was the law on publication. Violation of this order was punishable by 7 years imprisonment and hard labour.
Translated by Mohammad Towhidul Islam
Editorial contribution by Arghya Raihan
Researched, compiled & Edited by Sagar Lohani
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Other days of Roaring 1971:
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