Mr. Suhrawardy was in West Pakistan at the time. His arrest was based on information given through the Central Intelligence agencies. IIc was actively engaged in preparing anti-Pakistan elements in East Pakistan to resist the constitution whatever its form. It was your duty to take steps against it, but you did not, as you were more concerned with your personal popularity and were not concerned with carrying out my policy which was your duty. I however could not evade my responsibility to the country. He was therefore taken into custody in Karachi and you were informed of the situation by a Minister who was sent to Dacca by the first available plane. I don't know what more could I do.
The impression I got during this period was that you found it distasteful to deal with an awkward situation demanding firmness. I found it my duty to express my dissatisfaction on it. So when you resigned and you seemed to be in a hurry to leave, I had no option but to accept it.
I regret having to recount all this, but your letter of resignation containing spurious arguments demanded that a full reply be given.
With best wishes.
Lt-Gen. Mohammad Azam Khan.
