পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (সপ্তম খণ্ড).pdf/২০৫

171 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র : সপ্তম খণ্ড activities like the blowing up of bridges and disruption of communications in East Pakistan are being conducted by the Indian infiltrators in the name of the Secessionists. Frogmen and saboteurs trained and sent by India attempted to damage food-ships in and around our ports in the Eastern wing but have been dealt with by our Armed forces. By such acts India's aim cannot be anything else but to create famine conditions and to starve the people in East Pakistan. So much for their claims of sympathy for the people of our Eastern wing. "In addition to these hostile activities, India has moved forward army formations of all types including infantry, armour and artillery all round the borders of East Pakistan. Similarly Indian Air Force units have been located in positions from where they can pose a direct threat to that wing. In the West also, a large number of units and formations have been moved out of their peace stations and brought forward towards our borders. It is obvious from these moves and the posture adopted by her armed forces that there is a serious possibility of aggression by India against Pakistan. These feverish military preparations can lead to but one conclusion, namely that she can launch a war of aggression against Pakistan at short notice. "While there is no reason for undue alarm I have described to you the hostile moves of India as the Nation must know and realize the dangerous situation that the country is facing today. "However let me assure you that the Government and the armed services are fully alive to the situation and are aware of the imminent danger of aggression against this country by India in both wings. Your valiant armed forces are fully prepared to defend and protect every inch of the sacred soil of Pakistan. With complete faith in the righteousness of their cause and trust in the help of Allah our armed forces will successfully meet the challenge of aggression as they have done in the past. "But let me remind you that in the event of war or equally grave emergencies it is not enough that only the Government and the armed forces should be ready to meet the challenge. Each one of you has a responsibility and duty to perform. In the present critical situation everyone must work hard with the spirit of a true Mujahid in his own particular sphere with the aggressive forces at our door step we must sink all our differences, eschew parochial and provincial prejudices and eliminate suspicion and mistrust. People in every walk of life must make positive efforts to bring about harmony and promote unity so that the whole nation stands up like a solid rock in defense of the country. I have no doubt that the people will rise to the occasion and join hands with their armed forces to meet the challenge to our security and integrity with patriotism and courage. "Indian leaders by their bellicose statements have left on doubt in anybody's mind about their intentions. They have been openly talking about unilateral action against Pakistan and some of them have deliberately sought owhip up war frenzy. A number of important Indian leaders have been visiting foreign capitals to vilify and malign Pakistan and to solicit support for the cause of secessionist elements who have crossed over to India. The world, however, can see through the Indian game and cannot be hoodwinked