Border 2 (बॉर्डर २)

1971…

The year that reshaped the world's demography and history.

To escape the massacres carried out by the Pakistani army in early 1971,

millions of refugees from East Pakistan began coming into India.

When every effort to resolve the crisis failed,

the Government of India moved to empower the people of East Pakistan

to defend themselves against the Pakistan Army.

As a result, tensions rapidly escalated along the borders

between India and East Pakistan.

Sensing India's growing focus on the eastern front,

Pakistan launched attacks along India's western front,

seeking to infiltrate Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir.

When the war formally began on 3rd December,

many battles were fought on the Western Front.

Among the most critical ones were the naval battles in the Arabian Sea…

The aerial war over Srinagar…

The Battle of Basantar in the Shakargarh Bulge of the Pathankot-Jammu sector,

and the Battle of Manawar Tawi in Jammu.

The outcome of these battles

would ultimately shape the final outcome of the 1971 war.

Sir, it's nine o'clock.

CO will be furious if we're late.

He won't be furious, Munir.

In fact, he'll be overjoyed to see this map.

If we move faster,

we'll cross the border within the hour.

Move.

Come.

Should I help you cross?

Move back!

Cover me! Cover me!

Behind that tree. Quickly!

Keep firing.

Ajeet!

Ram Singh!

Yes.

Ajeet!

Fire!

Sir, they're retreating!

- We need to get out of here! - Leave!

Your time has come to cross to the other side.

Sir…

Take your men back!

We will not interfere!

But listen to me very carefully!

Learn to remain within your limits!

Otherwise, these limits will disappear,

and so will you!

This document contains complete details of our positions in the Jammu sector, sir.

This confirms the intelligence input we received.

Which intelligence, sir?

There are two vulnerable points in this sector

that offer easy access for the enemy into Jammu and Kashmir.

The ceasefire line west of the Shakargarh Bulge and Manawar Tawi?

Yes.

And according to intelligence reports…

On the far side of Manawar Tawi, a massive enemy buildup has been observed.

That explains why enemy scouts have been unusually active in recent days.

Then we must immediately reinforce our defensive positions, sir.

Exactly.

Battalions have already been deployed to Darh, Raipur, and Chamb.

You are being assigned to Mandiyala South.

You will support the company currently holding the bridge head.

What enemy strength do we anticipate, sir?

One infantry division supported by…

An armored regiment.

I know, Fateh. An enemy force of that scale requires more troops.

But Headquarters' priority remains the Eastern Front.

This war will be decided in the East.

Sir, judging by the enemy movement,

it appears the decision may be made in the West.

This is what we have, Fateh.

If they cross Manawar Tawi,

they will soon reach Jammu and then head straight to Srinagar.

That will never happen, sir!

Let them come!

We'll take very good care of them.

This war won't be decided in the East or the West.

It will be decided… right here.

In my assessment, deploying more than two battalions would be impractical.

But General Niazi has requested an entire division.

With full air support.

If we divert the entire division to East Pakistan,

- how do we defend this front, General sir? - Do we simply wait?

Sir, Indian forces are mobilizing.

You must understand the psychology of the nation you're about to fight, Hamid.

The Indian Army will never dare to cross the eastern border.

They fear America and China.

These Bengalis, Indians are a cowardly race.

Kill a few thousand, and you know how they will respond.

Sir, what I mean is we should never underestimate the enemy.

They may be brave,

but even bravery can be defeated with sound strategy.

Are we…

Ready for Operation Changez, Zafar?

My fighters are loaded and ready, sir.

Just give us the date and time.

Sir, the engine has overheated.

We'll need water for the radiator.

Hey! Stop!

Darn it!

Hey, stop there!

- Don't take another step. - Lower it. Lower it.

Stop!

I'll shoot you through the heart! Lower it!

- Stay where you are! - Step back!

Are you deaf?

I'll shoot you in the head! Lower it!

- Nishaan Singh! - Stay back! I said…

Lower your gun, Nishaan Singh.

- Stay where you are! - Back! Do not come closer!

Control your officer!

Tell me, Nishaan Singh…

How far are the trees across the pond?

Roughly 700 to 800 meters, sir.

And our men?

Which ones, sir?

Our platoon on the road. What's the distance from here?

Two hundred and fifty meters, sir.

If they fire and run, how long to reach the trees?

Minimum three minutes, sir.

And our men to reach here?

One minute.

So in the remaining two minutes,

how many rounds will hit them?

At least 150 to 200 rounds, sir.

Stop there.

Tell your officer to stay right there!

Stay back! Don't move!

Don't move!

Someone stop him!

Don't come forward!

- Move back. - Stay back…

I said don't come forward, or I'll shoot!

Move back.

Stay back or I'll shoot!

- Don't move. - Stop.

- I said stop! - Stay back!

Hey, stop!

Soldiers! What is my rank?

You must have been trained to identify ranks.

What is my rank?

Major.

Major sir!

Major sir.

Your name?

Asfaq Ali, sir.

How long have you been in the army, Asfaq?

Three months, sir.

In three months, haven't you learned that you must salute an officer

regardless of which army he belongs to?

Have you, or have you not?

Look at me, soldier!

The war has not begun.

Lower your weapons and salute!

Who is waiting for you at home, Asfaq?

My parents… and a younger brother, sir.

Do you wish to read your next letter from them?

Do you?

Yes, sir.

Then fill the water and leave.

Move quickly, soldier!

Sir…

Do I have to tell you separately? Get going.

Sir!

Nishaan, Balam! Fall back!

Alright, sir.

- Jai Hind, sir. - Jai Hind, sir.

Relax, boys. What's the report?

Sir, all aircraft have been tested.

Only six are fully operational.

That's not enough.

If war breaks out, we'll need more fighters to keep Srinagar safe.

- Six won't do. - Exactly, sir.

Six won't do.

I can handle them alone.

Send G-Man home as well.

If you had command, Sekhon, you'd probably send me home too.

Cheeky devil.

We may be smaller in force, sir, but we are no less powerful.

These skies are ours, and they will remain so.

See you at the mess later.

Okay.

Send this message to the fleet commander.

Sir.

Sir, all clear on the horizon.

Good.

Hold the bridge, Rawat. And maintain 12 knots.

I need to go to the sonar room.

Aye, Captain.

Say it, Ranga.

Sir?

I know my men.

What's troubling you?

We should increase speed.

Sonar fails above 12 knots.

You know that, Ranga.

The sonar is already faulty, and its range is also limited.

If they strike from a distance, our torpedoes won't make a difference.

So, if we increase the speed, it won't be easy to target us.