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watch. The enemy had the capability to
build up for an attack at night and launch
its armour supported by infantry from the
North and North East.
Deployment and Preparation of
Defences
Companies were allocated their area of
deployment. Maj NS Narang, ‘C’ Squadron
Commander, 45 Cavalry, was ordered to
deploy his tanks in conjunction with two
Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram addressing the troops after
the Battle of Garibpur recoilless guns to cover the enemy armour
Chaugacha, there was likely to be a strong advance from the direction of road Jessore-
enemy reaction. This factor had necessitated Chaugacha and the east between Garibpur-
the grouping of tanks with 14 Punjab, a fact South Jagannathpur.
not known to the enemy. Delta Company under Capt Balbir Singh,
As the enemy had a secured firm base with one section MMGs and a recoilless
of Singhajhuli available for launching its gun occupied a company defended locality
attack, enemy activity had to be kept under in South Jagannathpur to cover the tank
Lt Gen JS Arora addressing the troops of 14 Punjab
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