During the 1971 India–Pakistan War, a historic moment came on December 16, 1971, when around 93,000 Pakistani soldiers and officials surrendered to the Indian Army in Dhaka—the largest military surrender since World War II.
The surrender was led by Lt. Gen. A.A.K. Niazi of Pakistan, who signed the Instrument of Surrender before Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora of India. This brought the war to an end and resulted in the creation of Bangladesh.
India handled the surrendered soldiers with professionalism and adherence to international law. The prisoners of war (POWs) were treated in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, provided with food, shelter, and medical care, and protected from harm or humiliation. They were kept in camps across India and, following the Simla Agreement (1972), were peacefully repatriated to Pakistan, demonstrating India’s commitment to humanitarian values even after a decisive victory.
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