1971 Battle: Crossing of Madhumati and Capture of Kumarkhali

During the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Indian Army's 62 Mountain Brigade and 45 Cavalry Regiment successfully crossed the Madhumati river and captured the town of Kumarkhali in Bangladesh.

This was a big and important battle because it was the widest opposed river crossing in the war.

The Indian troops used special tanks that could swim in water to cross the river at night and surprise the Pakistani soldiers.

They took control of the town and a ferry, which was very important for moving supplies.

The Pakistani commander initially didn't believe the tanks had crossed the river, but when he sent someone to check, they confirmed it.

This victory helped the Indian Army a lot and made it harder for the Pakistani Army to move their supplies and troops.