How long did the India Pakistan war last in 1971? How many people were killed?

Question

Find out: How long did the India Pakistan war last in 1971? How many people were killed?

 (OR) 

“1971 a year of war and liberation.” Explain.

Answer 1

1. Actually East Pakistan (later Bangladesh) people were fighting for liberation from Pakistan from March 1971. 

2. India joined the war supporting East Pakistan on 3rd December 1971 and ended on 16the December 1971. 

3. The war lasted for only 13 days. It is considered to be one of the shortest wars in the history. 

4. 3,843 Indian soldiers lost their lives whereas 9000 Pakistani soldiers were killed. 

5. 9,851 Indians and 4,350 Pakistani’s were wounded. 

6. 97,368 Pakistani’s were taken as prisoners of war.