By- Srushti sharma
India celebrated Vijay Diwas yesterday to mark the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops and the liberation of Bangladesh.
In a fortnight of fighting, the Pakistani army opted for a truce over war following a well-coordinated three-pronged attack by the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy,
The war officially began on December 3, 1971, and within three days, the IAF established air superiority in East Pakistan.
The complete domination of skies in the eastern theatre played a decisive role in forcing 93,000 troops to surrender
On December 14, the Indian Air Force bombed the Governor House in Dhaka when a meeting was ongoing in the building.
The air strike had such a demoralizing effect that the East Pakistan government resigned on the spot.
This was the last straw on the camel's back and Niazi chose peace over more fighting.
A day later, Lt Gen Niazi reached Indian Army chief General Sam Manekshaw, seeking a ceasefire.
A coordinated offensive and months of planning resulted in a victory. In just 13 days, the war ended. Soldiers on both sides fought gallantly.