Thakur Balwant Singh Bakhasar was the dacoit of Bakhasar in Barmer district.[1] The areas of his operation and influence were bordering areas of Barmer district, Sanchore in Rajasthan.
Balwant Singh Bakhasar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Balwant Singh Chouhan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Dacoit |
| Known for | Indo Pak war 1971 Contribution |
Role in the 1971 war with Pakistan edit
In the 1971 war with Pakistan Balwant Singh Bakhasar, with his close associates helped and guided the Commandos of Indian Army to capture various parts of Sindh.[1] The elite Indian Para Commandos under the command of Lt.Col.His Highness Sawai Bhawani Singh of Jaipur attacked Chachro town in Pakistan at about 3 AM on 7 December 1971.[2] The force was divided in two groups mounted on 4wd Jonga Jeeps with MMGs and loaded with supplies. The Indian Commandos captured Chachro by day light taking 17 prisoners. Later, they attacked Virawah and captured it after dealing with the LMG position. After success in capturing the towns, the groups ex filtrated to India via Bakhasar where they were fired upon by BSF post however the confusion was later sorted out.[3][4][1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "वीरता और देशभक्ति की बड़ी मिसाल: डाकू बलवंतसिंह बन गए थे सेना के हीरो, उनके बताए रास्ते से भारत ने किया था कराची फतेह | india-pak 1971 war: dacoit balwant singh history in hindi". Patrika News (in Hindi). 23 February 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "स्वर्णिम विजय वर्ष 1971:1971 के युद्ध में पाक के 48 टैंक व रेजिमेंट को किया था बर्बाद: रावल". Bhaskar.
- ^ "Para Commandos raid Chachro town in Sind". The Liberation Times. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ Saini, Vishwanath (23 February 2019). "जब युद्ध में हिन्दुस्तान के खूंखार डाकू बलवंत सिंह ने जमाया पाकिस्तान के 100 गांवों पर कब्जा". One India Hindi.
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