Battle of Batapur

Battle of Batapur
Part of Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

The Batapur Monument stands as a tribute to those who fought in the battle.
DateSeptember 6, 1965
Location
Result Pakistani victory
Belligerents

 Pakistan

 India

Commanders and leaders
Pakistan Lt. Col. Aab Ahmed Khan India Major General Niranjan Prasad
Units involved
3 Baloch Regiment, 4 Engineers Battalion, 23rd Cavalry Regiment 15 Infantry Division, C Squadron 14 Horse, 3 Jat Regiment
Strength
Unknown Infantry division, tank regiment with Sherman tanks
Casualties and losses
Unknown 4 tanks destroyed, other losses unknown

The Battle of Batapur was an engagement during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, fought on September 6, 1965, at Batapur, a town near Lahore, Pakistan. The battle was part of the larger conflict between Pakistan and India. It resulted in a victory for Pakistan, with the Indian forces retreating after fierce resistance from the Pakistani 3 Baloch Regiment, 4 Engineers Battalion, and 23rd Cavalry Regiment.