Tank Ambush at Kushtia

Tank Ambush at Kushtia
Part of Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

Indian tanks advancing toward Kushtia
Date9 December 1971
Location
Kushtia, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
Result Pakistani Victory
Belligerents
 Pakistan  India
Commanders and leaders
Major Sher ur Rahman Brigadier P. N. Tiwari
Units involved

 Pakistan Army

 Indian Army

Strength
  • 1 company
  • 4 tanks M24 Chaffee
    		•
  • 1 battalion
  • 6 tanks T-55, PT-76
    • Casualties and losses
  • 1 tank destroyed
    		•
  • 5 tanks destroyed
  • 13 P.O.W
  • 111 casualties

    • The Tank Ambush at Kushtia was a significant but often overlooked battle during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. It involved a small Pakistani force executing a highly effective ambush against a larger Indian force, leading to substantial losses and a delay in the Indian advance.

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