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1971. Tensions are running high between India and Pakistan. The Mukti Bahini is fighting hard to free Bangladesh from the clutches of the oppressive Pakistan Army.\n\nThen the War is declared.\n\n1st Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, commanded by Lt Col Surinder Kapur, becomes the first battalion of the Indian Army to enter the port city of Khulna, the last defence of Pakistan Army in East Pakistan.\n\nWinning decisive battles in Maslia and Syamganj, they pave the way for India’s victory. The brave men of 1st JAK RIF were awarded 1 Maha Vir Chakra, 3 Vir Chakras and 4 Sena Medals along with the battle honour of ‘Syamganj’ for their remarkable feats.\n\nWeaving a singular story of dedication and grit, The Liberators of Bangladesh follows Lt Col Surinder Kapur, MVC, and his men as they fight the Pakistan Army. With handwritten notes and sketches from the unit, this book is rich with never heard before anecdotes, camaraderie amongst the soldiers and first-hand accounts of what it was to liberate a nation from oppression.
Deepak Surana is a B.B.A graduate of SJCC in Bangalore. Having done his schooling at Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore, he developed a keen interest in the armed forces at a very young age. He is very passionate about the Indian army and has met many war veterans and families of Martyrs over the years. He has previously authored, the book, ?The Shershah of Kargil?- the definitive biography of the Late Captain Vikram Batra. His name was figured in the starting credits of the movie ?Shershaah?, for which he had given valuable input and support. His latest book is, 'The Kargil Story', a definitive account of the Kargil war He is currently working in his family business in Bangalore and devotes much of his leisure time to helping spread awareness about our armed forces in any way possible
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