New Delhi: Longewala, a region in Rajasthan situated nearly 6 kms inside the international border, is famous for the most crucial battle in the Indian history: the Indo Pakistan war of 1971.
The post was under control of Border Security Force but tension started between India and Pakistan and the company battalion of Punjab Regiment of Indian Army took over when Pakistan launched pre-emptive air strikes on 11 Indian airbases on 3 December 1971.
Let's explore the Battle of Longewala in pictures:
