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The Tangail Airdrop was an airborne operation mounted on 11 December 1971 by the 2nd Parachute Battalion Group of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The main objective of the operation was the capture of Poongli Bridge on the Jamuna which would cut off the 93 Brigade of Pakistani Army which was retreating from the north to defend Dacca 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.

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  • Tangail Airdrop
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  • The Tangail Airdrop was an airborne operation mounted on 11 December 1971 by the 2nd Parachute Battalion Group of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The main objective of the operation was the capture of Poongli Bridge on the Jamuna which would cut off the 93 Brigade of Pakistani Army which was retreating from the north to defend Dacca 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.
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  • 1(xsd:integer)
  • unit unknown
  • Indian 2nd Parachute Battalion - 1000 Paratroopers.
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Partof
  • the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Date
  • 1971-12-11(xsd:date)
Commander
  • Brig. Qadir
  • Lt Col K.S. Pannu
Casualties
  • Unknown.
Result
  • • Pakistan 93 Brigade cut-off from retreating and regrouping at Dacca.
  • •Decisive Indian Victory
  • • Indian 2nd Parachute Battalion capture the Poongli Bridge on the River Jamuna, allowing access to the undefended Manikganj-Dacca Road.
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  • 65(xsd:integer)
  • India
  • Pakistan
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  • Tangail airdrop
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  • The Tangail Airdrop was an airborne operation mounted on 11 December 1971 by the 2nd Parachute Battalion Group of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The main objective of the operation was the capture of Poongli Bridge on the Jamuna which would cut off the 93 Brigade of Pakistani Army which was retreating from the north to defend Dacca 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.
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