Operation
Despite the operational planning, the intruders were detected by Indian forces in Kashmir. Gibraltar Force initially gained success and overran many Indian positions, destroyed bridges and carried out Ambushes over Indian Conveys killing number of Indian troops, Indian Army in Kashmir which was suffering from Lack of Morale was immediately reinforced by Number of Divisions from India and Gibraltar Force soon faced attacks from the Indian Army who moved in immediately to secure the border. The majority of the infiltrators did not reach their objectives and withdrew back to the Border. Ghaznavi Force Commanded by Major Malik Munawar Khan Awan SJ was the only force out of the Ten Assigned Forces which Accomplished it's task and Captured Indian Garrison of Rajouri. Ghaznavi Force only left the Assigned Objective once Pakistan decided an overall withdrawal of Infiltrating Force. Major Malik Munawar Khan Awan was awarded Sitara E Jurat and the title "King of Rajouri In recognition to the act of extreme devotion to duty, feat of valour in the face of danger and exemplary Courage.
India swiftly launched counter attacks across the cease fire line, attacking the Pakistan divisions in AJK that had provided cover for the infiltrators. As a result, many of these posts fell to Indian attacks resulting in territorial gains for India. On August 15, India scored a major victory after a prolonged artillery barrage. Their success in countering Pakistani plans proved to be a morale booster However Pakistani Troops from the mainland were rushed to reinforce the key Pakistani Posts, and repulsed several Indian attacks. After the Complete withdrawal of Infiltrators from Indian Held Kashmir Pakistan Army launched Operation Grandslam and recovered all the lost territory and pushed Indian troops back to the border, One of the objectives of this operation was to seize major peaks along the Pir Panjal overlooking Pakistani Kashmir inside Indian Kashmir, the objective was successfully accomplished with few casualties and forced Indian troops to retreat from their border positions. Fighting continued until the end of the month, as vital pockets like Haji Pir pass — which was the logistical supply route of the infiltrators.
India retaliated to Operation by crossing the international border further south in Punjab, starting the war of 1965.
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