Battle of Kaiser-e-Hind Fortress

Battle of Qaisar-i-Hind
Part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Pakistani T-59 tank column during the Western front of the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971
Date 3–4 December 1971 Location Punjab, India Result Pakistani victory[1] Capture of Qaser-i-Hind citadel[1][2]
Belligerents
Pakistan	India
Commanders and leaders
Lt. Col. Habib Ahmed, Baloch Lt. Col. Asif khursheed, Artillery[1] Maj. Gen. Akhtar Abdur Rahman[2]	Unknown
Units involved
41 Baloch 45 Field Artillery	15 Punjab and other units Indian Air Force[1]
Strength
1,400	2,300
Casualties and losses
67 killed 120 wounded	125 killed 238 wounded Dozens of weapons captured

Kaser-e-Hind or Qaser-i-Hind is a citadel in the Indian state of Punjab. The fortress was briefly occupied by Pakistani military and was later returned to India after the end of 1971 India-Pakistan War. 41 Baloch Regiment and 45 Field Regiment Pakistan Artillery were awarded battle honours for their tremendous and bold victory over the citadel.