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Tangail Airdrop | 2 PARA SF Airdrop In Bangladesh | 1971 Indo-Pak War | Airborne Operation

The Tangail Airdrop was an airborne operation mounted on 11 December 1971 by the 2nd battalion of the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The main objective of the operation was the capture of Poongli Bridge on the Jamuna River which would cut off the Pakistani 93rd Brigade which was retreating from the north to defend Dhaka and its approaches. The paratroop unit was also tasked to link up with the advancing Maratha Light Infantry on the ground to advance towards the East Pakistani capital. The paratroopers, numbering 700 and led by Lt Col Kulwant Singh Pannu was reinforced by an artillery battery, an engineering detachment, an ADS, a surgical team and other administrative troops from 50th (Independent) Parachute Brigade. Tasked to cut off the retreat of the Pakistani troops from the north towards Dacca. This involved An-12, C-119s, 2 Caribous and Dakotas from 11 sqn and 48 Sqn, Lt Col Kulwant Singh was awarded the MVC for his leadership in battle. The 2 Paras were subsequently the first Indian forces to enter Dacca. For this and their role in Capture of the strategic bridge, the Paras received battle honour for Poongli Bridge and theatre honours for Dacca. -------------------------------- To join my Mentorship Programs, WHATSAPP/EMAIL on 95995 28708 / [email protected] Next Course Starting Date: Whatsapp on 95995 28708 & 9717764074 to enroll Join me on Unacademy, use code- GENYASHMOR to avail 10 Percent discount. UNACADEMY LINK: https://unacademy.app.link/tI8wlvmc2ib FOLLOW ME ON: 📩Telegram channel- https://t.me/majgenyashmor 📱Facebook page-   / majgenyashmor   📸Instagram-   / maj_gen_yas.  . Linked in -   / maj-gen-d.  . 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/YashMor5?s=09 📩 Gmail - [email protected] to schedule your Mock Interview ---------------------------------------------- #1971 #bangladeshliberationwar #indopakwar #tangailairdrop #2para #parasf