BATTLE OF DOGRAI - 1965 INDO PAKISTAN WAR
INT RODUCTION The Battle of Dograi was a military battle fought from 20 to 22 September 1965 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. It took place in the area of Dograi village on the outskirts of Lahore in Pakistani Punjab. BACKGROUND Dograi is a strategically important village as it is located just 49 km from Lahore, the capital of Pakistani Punjab and the second largest city of Pakistan. The village being so close to Lahore gave it a high degree of importance as it would be an important bargaining chip in any regional negotiations and exchanges after the close of the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. INITIAL Prior to the main battle, the 3rd Jat Battalion of the Indian Army had already tried to capture Dograi on 6 September 1965, but had to abandon their position due to the strafing of supply lines by Pakistan Air Force aircraft. Between 6 September and 20 September, several attempts were made to capture Dograi, but were unsuccessful due to the strengthening of the positio...