Battle of Kaiser-e-Hind Fortress

For other uses, see Kaiser-i-Hind (disambiguation).

Battle of Qaisar-i-Hind
Part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

Pakistani T-59 tank column during the Western front of the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971
Date3–4 December 1971
Location
Punjab, India
Result

Pakistani victory

  • Capture of Qaser-i-Hind citadel
Belligerents
Pakistan India
Commanders and leaders
Lt. Col. Habib Ahmed, Baloch
Lt. Col. Asif khursheed, Artillery
Maj. Gen. Akhtar Abdur Rahman		 Unknown
Units involved
41 Baloch
45 Field Artillery		 15 Punjab and other units
Indian Air Force
Strength
1,400 2,300
Casualties and losses
67 killed
120 wounded		 125 killed
238 wounded
Dozens of weapons captured

Kaser-e-Hind or Qaser-i-Hind is a citadel in the Indian state of Punjab. The fortress was briefly occupied by Pakistani military and was later returned to India after the end of 1971 India-Pakistan War. 41 Baloch Regiment and 45 Field Regiment Pakistan Artillery were awarded battle honours for their tremendous and bold victory over the citadel.

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