পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বিতীয় খণ্ড).pdf/৩৫২

325 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বিতীয় খন্ড accuscd No. 19, cut short the arguments by undertaking to contact Col. M. A. G. Osmani (Retired), in that connection. He explained that India and the block supporting it would readily recognised the new independent state and that international considerations would restrain India from encroaching upon the territories of the new state. Muazzam, accused No. 2, declared that soon after securing independence. Martial Law would be promulgated in the country and on the restoration of normal conditions, general elections would be held. Rameez, witness No. 12, expressed the view that during the armed revolt communication would be maintained by using P.I.A. and P.A.F. planes and the radio sets. One of the conspirators came out with the suggestion that East Pakistanis in West Pakistan would be exchanged with the West Pakistanis captured during the revolt in East Pakistan. 61. In the same month September, 1966. for the second time, Saeed-ur-Rehman, witness No. 7, arranged a meeting between Muazzam, accused No. 2, and Mr. P. N. Ojha at the latter's residence in Dhanmandi, Dacca. P. N. Ojha told Muazzam, accused No. 2, that the Indian Government had agreed to supply arms to the conspirators and that he would inform Muazzam, accused No. 2, in due course, of the date on which the arms and ammunition would be delivered. 62. In October, 1966, Muazzam, accused No.2, arranged a meeting at his residence "Anchorage" at Chittagong, on the suggestion of Shamsur Rehman, accused No. 19, to ascertain the response of senior Army Officers to the group. Col. M. A. G. Osmani (Retired), was invited. The following were present : (i)Muazzam, accused No. 2. (ii)Shamsur Rehman, accused No. 19. (iii)Rameez, witness No. 12. Muazzam, accused No.2, mentioned the salient features of the conspiracy. He also disclosed that "a gentlemen's agreement" had been reached with India to the effect that she would not violate the existing boundaries of East Pakistan on the declaration of independence and that she would support the revolt by blocking sea and air against any intervention from West Pakistan. Col. M. A. G. Osmani merely listened to the discourse. 63. In October, 1966, Saeed-ur-Rehman, witness No. 7, for the third time arranged a meeting between Muazzam, accused No. 2, and P. N. Ojha at the latter's residence in Dhanmandi, Dacca. P. N. Ojha regretted that due to the then impending general elections in India, the date for supply of arms and ammunition could not be fixed. P. N. Ojha advised the conspirators to wait for the supply of arms till the conclusion of the general elections of India. 64. In the same month (October, 1966), Steward Mujib, accused No.3, approached Mohsin, witness No. 11, for monetary help. Mohsin, witness No. 11, paid him Rs. 2,000. Steward Mujib, accused No. 3, said that Rs. 3 to 4 lacs were needed for procuring arms and ammunition. Mohsin, witness No. II, got scared, and turned out Steward Mujib, accused No.3, immediately from his house.