Defence Diaries EP07: The Forgotten 54 Indian POWs of the 1971 Indo-Pak War

On Vijay Diwas, let's revisit the story of the 54 Indian Prisoners of War (POWs) held in Pakistani prisons, who went missing in action after Pakistan lost the 13-day war to India in 1971. It's been five decades and yet there's no clarity over their numbers and fate. Here's their story.

First Published Dec 16, 2020, 2:57 PM IST | Last Updated Dec 16, 2020, 2:57 PM IST

On Vijay Diwas, let's revisit the story of the 54 Indian Prisoners of War (POWs) held in Pakistani prisons, who went missing in action after Pakistan lost the 13-day war to India in 1971. It's been five decades and yet there's no clarity over their numbers and fate. Here's their story.