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SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE-OPERATION EAGLE-GALLANTRY AWARD

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An Open Letter to the President of India regarding the grant of Gallantry Award for participation in Operation Eagle while serving with Establishment Number. 22, also known as Special Frontier Force.

An Open Letter to the President of India regarding the grant of Gallantry Award for participation in Operation Eagle while serving with Establishment Number. 22, also known as Special Frontier Force.

 

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD

President of India-Special Frontier Force-Operation Eagle-Gallantry Award

Shri. Pranab Kumar Mukherjee, President of India: He is requested to decide about the merit in my claim for a Gallantry Award for my participation in a military action called Operation Eagle conducted by a multinational military organization called Establishment Number. 22 or Special Frontier Force.

To

Honourable President of India,
Rashtrapati Bhavan,
New Delhi, India.

Sir,

Reference: Grievance Registration Number: PRSEC/E/2009/05526.

1. With due honour and respect I submit to you that I was granted President’s Commission and was appointed in the rank of Lieutenant on 26 July 1970 to serve in the Regular Army. This appointment was duly confirmed and a notification was posted in the Gazette of India. As per the directions that I had received at the time of this appointment, I had reported on 22 September 1971 for duty at a multinational military organization called Headquarters Establishment Number. 22 which is also known as Special Frontier Force. During 1971, I had participated in a military action named Operation Eagle and this battle plan was duly sanctioned by the Prime Minister of India. I am seeking your help to obtain due recognition for the service rendered by me during Operation Eagle. The participants of this military action are entitled to receive military decorations, medals, honours, and awards as per the eligibility criteria established by the Prime Minister’s battle plan. I have shared some details about Operation Eagle at my Homepage of Bhavanajagat.com and the details are as follows:-

1. http://Bhavanajagat.com/2010/04/03/Award-of-Gallantry-Awards-Indo-Pak-War-of-1971/

2. http://Bhavanajagat.com/2011/10/01/Operation-Eagle-Gallantry-Award/

2. I would request you to give this petition a careful consideration and ask Government of India to take the necessary action to grant the Gallantry Award. If the information that I have provided is reviewed by our Enemy against whom I was directed to take action, the Enemy may discover some merit in my claim and may choose to punish me for my action. Kindly note that Award or Punishment are two-sides of the same coin and it depends upon the perception of the party viewing the coin. If there is any merit in my claim, fairness and justice demand appropriate action.

Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

R. Rudra Narasimham.

Rudra N Rebbapragada

Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4162, USA
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SERVICE INFORMATION:

Dr. R. Rudra Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.,
Ex-Personal Number:MS-8466. Rank:Lieutenant/Captain.
Branch:Army Medical Corps/Short Service Regular Commission(1969-1972).Designation:Medical Officer.Unit:South Column,Operation Eagle(1971-72),
Ex-Personal Number:MR-03277K. Rank:Captain/Major.
Branch:Army Medical Corps/Direct Permanent Commission(1973-1984).
Designation:Medical Officer.
Unit:Headquarters Establishment Number. 22 C/O 56 APO(1971-74),
Organization: Special Frontier Force.

President’s Commission 26 July 1970.pdf

President’s Commission Dated 20 September 1971.pdf

Shri. Varahagiri Venkata Giri ( 1894 - 1980 ). My grandfather knew him very well during the years they had spent in Madras(Chennai).

Shri. Varahagiri Venkata Giri ( 1894 – 1980 ). The Fourth President of India had granted me President’s Commission and had appointed me in the rank of Lieutenant on 26 July 1970. Dr. Kasturi. Narayana Murthy, M.D.,my maternal grandfather knew him very well during the years they had spent in Madras(Chennai).

President of India Shri. V. V. Giri is seen with Field Marshal Sam Bahadur Manekshaw and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi after India's victory in 1971 War that liberated Bangladesh.

President of India Shri. V. V. Giri is seen with Field Marshal Sam Bahadur Manekshaw and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi after India’s victory in 1971 War that liberated Bangladesh.

 

I was granted President's Commission to serve in the Regular Army and was appointed in the Rank of Lieutenant on 26 July, 1970.

I was granted President’s Commission to serve in the Regular Army and was appointed in the Rank of Lieutenant on 26 July, 1970.

 

The grant of President's Commission is not a State Secret.The notification about this appointment in the rank of Lieutenant was duly published in the Gazette of India.

The grant of President’s Commission is not a State Secret.The notification about this appointment in the rank of Lieutenant was duly published in the Gazette of India.

 

 

 

 

SPIRITUALISM – THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD

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SPIRITUALISM – OPERATION EAGLE - THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD :

GOLDEN EAGLE-OPERATION EAGLE-SPIRITUALISM-THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD: THE SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE MEN WHO PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION EAGLE IS NOT DEAD. THE SPIRITS LIVE IN MY CONSCIOUSNESS.

The term ‘Spiritual’ describes the nature of a relationship, a partnership, an association, a connection, or bonding between two or more living entities based upon thoughts or feelings of sympathy and understanding. When I had participated in the military action called ‘Operation Eagle’ that initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh in the Chittagong Hill Tracts during 1971, I had formulated a spiritual relationship with the men of my Unit. I have described ‘Spiritualism’ as the relation between a changing object and its unchanging spiritual nature. Operation Eagle is a past event but because of the unchanging nature of the spiritual relationship, I have to claim: “The past is never dead and it’s not even past.”( Nobel Laureate William Faulkner )

I am happy to speak about the kind support extended by Dr. B. V. Ramarao, PhD, IRSE(Retd) to seek recognition for my participation in Operation Eagle and I am happy to publish this letter he had submitted to Dr. M. M. Pallam Raju, Honourable Union Minister of State for Defence, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Government of India:

DR. MALLIPUDI MANGAPATHI PALLAM RAJU, UNION MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI, 108-B, SOUTH BLOCK, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI: OPERATION EAGLE – THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD.

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE -GALLANTRY AWARD:

 

RESPECTED Dr. M M PALLAM RAJU garu,

I had written to you in the past about the need to suitably honour
Dr. R. Rudra Narasimham, of Army Medical Corps, who did
exemplary work beyond the call of duty in the Bangla Desh War in
1971, called OPERATION EAGLE, directly handled at that time by
late Prime Minister, Smt. INDIRA GANDHI.

PETITION REFERENCE: case: CABST/E/2012/00154

A brief summary is as follows:

1. Dr. R. Rudra Narasimham, had served in the Special Frontier Force from 22nd September 1971 to 18th December 1974. He was posted to Headquarters Establishment Number. 22 C/O 56 APO as Medical Officer. He served under the Command of Brigadier T S Oberoi. Under a Battle Operation Plan called Operation Eagle sanctioned and approved by the Prime Minister of India and her Cabinet Secretariat, he was posted to the South Column Unit of Operation Eagle under the Command of Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan.

2. During 1971, Operation Eagle initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh with military action in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. In a written statement, his South Column Unit Commander Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan had stated that this doctor had displayed a great sense of devotion to duty, maturity, physical toughness, and bravery beyond call of duty during Operation Eagle for which he had recommended the doctor for a gallantry award. In his Annual Confidential Report(Officers) for the year 1971-72, Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan had written: “A very conscientious and Tough MO who worked hard during the Bangladesh Ops. He did very well and showed Maturity, which was beyond the call of duty. I have recommended this Officer for a gallantry award for which he deserves eminently. He is physically tough and cheerful. Is a fresh entrant with less than 2 years of Service and yet he displayed capability and confidence.” This written Annual Confidential Report(Officers) was forwarded by the Office of Inspector General Special Frontier Force to Military Secretary’s Branch(Army), MS 4(CR), MoD on 13th May 1972.

3. The citation for gallantry award initiated by Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan was duly reviewed and recommended by Brigadier T S Oberoi and Major General Sujan Singh Uban, Inspector General, Special Frontier Force. This citation recommending the gallantry award was sent to the Medical Directorate, Medical Branch, Adjutant General’s Branch, Army Headquarters. The Director of Medical Services(Army), MoD did not take any further action to obtain the sanction for the recommended award. It is not known as to why the Director of Medical Services(Army) has not forwarded the citation to the Military Secretary’s Branch(Army) MoD. As such it seems that the Medical Branch had blocked or prevented the sanction of gallantry award.

4. In a written testimonial given by Lieutenant General T S Oberoi PVSM VrC, General Officer in Commanding-in-Chief, Headquarters Southern Command, Pune – 411001, dated 14th February 1983, General Oberoi had stated that this doctor deserves befitting recognition for the Service he had rendered to the Nation during the time of a national crisis. The Southern Army Commander had categorically stated that the doctor was recommended for a gallantry award for display of gallant qualities in the face of the enemy.

5. The Prime Minister of India and her Cabinet Secretariat have established the eligibility criteria for grant of Service Medals, Decorations, and Awards to the participants of Operation Eagle 1971-72. This doctor is eligible to receive the gallantry award that was duly recommended by his South Column Unit Commander Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan, and it was duly reviewed and recommended by Force Commander Brigadier T S Oberoi and approved by Major General Sujan Singh Uban, Inspector General Special Frontier Force.

6. To serve the purpose of Justice and Fairness, I would ask that this doctor should be given the gallantry award that was duly recommended following the rules and procedures established by the Prime Minister of India for her Battle Plan of Operation Eagle.

7. Particulars of the above Officer are as follows:

Dr. R. Rudra Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.,
Ex- Number. MS-8466 Rank Lieutenant/Captain AMC/SSC,
Medical Officer, South Column, Operation Eagle(1971-72),
Ex- Number. MR-03277K Rank Captain/Major AMC/DPC
Medical Officer, Headquarters Establishment No. 22 C/O 56 APO(1971-74),
Directorate General of Security,
Office of Inspector General Special Frontier Force,
East Block V, Level IV, R. K. Puram,
New Delhi – 110 022
http://bhavanajagat.com/

Thanking You,

(Sd. BVRR)

Yours Faithfully,

B V Ramarao, PhD, IRSE (Retd.),
Retired GM (Railways),
10, Prince Apartments, Balaji Nagar,
VISAKHAPATNAM – 530 003
Tel. (0891) 2755691,
eMail: rbodapati
Dated 29 June 2012

Biographical Information:

R. Rudra Narasimham, Son of Shri. R. Suryanarayana Murthy, 13-92, First Cross Road, Prakasam Nagar, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Student of Danavaipeta Municipal/Corporation High School, Rajahmundry( S. S. L. C. -  MARCH/APRIL, 1961.

1. Place of Birth: Mylapore, Madras City, Chenna Patnam, Chennai, Madras State, Tamil Nadu, India. Born Hindu(Brahmin, Niyogi, Smartha), Telugu-Speaking.

2. Date and Place of Marriage: January 29, 1973. Town Congregational Church, Cuddapah, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD

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SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE - OPERATION EAGLE 1971 – LIBERATION WAR OF BANGLADESH :

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during 1971 initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh with military action in Chittagong Hill Tracts. This battle plan was named Operation Eagle.

OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD : The Petition/Grievance that is related to the grant of Gallantry Award is now sent to Mr. Upamanyu Chatterjee, IAS, Joint Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer, Defence Headquarters Training Institute, E-Block, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi for his investigation or decision.

Service Number:MS-8466, Rank: Captain, Name: R. Rudra Narasimham/R.R. Narasimham, Corps/Service:AMC/SSC – Operation Eagle – Recommendation for Gallantry Award- This Army Officer never held a Civilian appointment or a Civilian position at Armed Forces Headquarters or any Inter-Service Organization.

MS-8466 Captain R R Narasimham, AMC/SSC was selected for the grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Medical Corps on 18th September, 1969 in the rank of Second Lieutenant while he was a Final Year M.B.B.S. student at Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. He joined Army in the rank of Lieutenant on 26th July, 1970. He was promoted to the rank of Captain on completion of training at Military Hospital, Ambala. He was deputed to the Special Frontier Force, a Special Task Force under the Directorate General of Security, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. While on deputation, he had served as Medical Officer, Headquarters Establishment No. 22  C/O  56 APO from 22nd September, 1971 to 18th December, 1974. This Medical Officer was posted to the South Column Unit of Operation Eagle and had served under the Command of Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan. During 1971, Brigadier T S Oberoi was the Commandant at Headquarters Establishment No. 22 and he was the Commander at Force Headquarters Operation Eagle. In a written testimonial given by Lieutenant General T S Oberoi, PVSM, VrC, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Headquarters Southern Command Pune 411001 dated 14th February, 1983, General Oberoi had stated that this Medical Officer was closely associated with his organisation during 1971 Indo-Pak War. The Southern Army Commander had further commented that this Medical Officer deserves befitting recognition on his relinquishing the Army.

OPERATION EAGLE 1971 – GALLANTRY AWARD – RECOGNITION BY LIEUTENANT GENERAL T S OBEROI, PVSM, VrC, GOC-in-C, Headquarters Southern Command. During 1971, he served as the Commandant of Headquarters Establishment No. 22 in the rank of Brigadier and was the Commander at Force Headquarters Operation Eagle. During 1972, he got promoted to the rank of Major General and served as the Inspector General, Special Frontier Force. He was the Reviewing Officer of my Annual Confidential Report:Officers for the Year 1971-72.

 Southern Army Commander General T S Oberoi had categorically stated that this Medical Officer was recommended for a gallantry award for display of gallant qualities in the face of the enemy.

ANNUAL CONFIDENTIAL REPORT:OFFICERS – THE EVIDENCE FOR GALLANTRY AWARD RECOMMENDATION :

THE EVIDENCE FOR RECOMMENDATION OF GALLANTRY AWARD – ANNUAL CONFIDENTIAL REPORT-OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1971-72. Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan, the Initiating Officer had reported the following remarks in his Confidential Report for the Year 1971-72 in respect of Captain R R Narasimham AMC/SSC: “A very conscietious and Tough MO who worked hard during the Bangladesh Ops. He did very well and showed Maturity, which was beyond the call of duty. I have recommended this Officer for a gallantry award for which he deserves eminently. He is physically Tough and cheerful. Is a fresh entrant with less than 2 years of Service and yet he displayed capability and confidence.” Signed B K Narayan Lt Col dated 13 May 72.

This Medical Officer displayed a great sense of devotion to duty, maturity, physical toughness, and bravery beyond call of duty during Operation Eagle for which he was recommended for a gallantry award. The evidence about this recommendation was included in the Annual Confidential Report : Officers for the year 1971-72 in respect of this Medical Officer. This Annual Confidential Report was initiated by Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan, Directorate General of Security, Office of Inspector General Special Frontier Force, who had Commanded the South Column Unit of Operation Eagle. The duly completed Annual Confidential Report for the Year 1971-72 was forwarded to Military Secretary’s Branch, Ministry of Defence(Army) and is now held at MS Branch MS4( CR ). REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCE : Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances has established a web portal to receive Public Grievances at http://www.pgportal.gov.in/It received a grievance on 24th September, 2011 about the case pertaining to this Medical Officer who had relinquished Service on 10th January, 1984. The Registration Number is MODEF/E/2011/00761. The grievance is received by Shri. Arun Kumar Bal, Joint Secretary ( Estt.&PG ), Room No. 97, Ministry of Defence, South Block, New Delhi 110 001. His contact phone number : 23792043; E-mail : jse@nic.in This Grievance that was received by Joint Secretary(Estt & PG), Ministry of Defence on 24 September, 2011 was forwarded to unknown and unspecified Department of Defence on 07 December, 2011. After a long period of time at that unspecified Department of Defence, the Grievance is now forwarded to the Wing of Joint Secretary Training, Chief Administrative Officer, Defence Headquarters Training Institute, E-Block, Tutu Road, DHQ Zone, New Delhi – 110 011, on 17 July, 2012.

Operation Eagle-Gallantry Award : Mr. Upamanyu Chatterjee, IAS, Joint Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer Defence Headquarters Training Institute had received my Petition/Grievance bearing Registration Number: MODEF/E/2011/00761 on 17 July 2012. He is involved in the recruitment and provision of civilian manpower for the Service Hq of Indian Armed Forces. He is the cadre controlling Officer for Armed Forces civilian employees. Kindly explain as to why my Petition/Grievance is forwarded to his Office of JS(Trg) & CAO.

OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD : The Petition/Grievance bearing Registration Number: MODEF/E/2011/00761 has now reached this building on 17 July 2012. This building belongs to Office of Joint Secretary( Training ) & Chief Administrative Officer, Defence Headquarters Training Institute, E-Block, Dalhousie Road, DHQ Zone, New Delhi – 110 011. Kindly explain as to why a Petition/Grievance filed by a former Officer of Indian Army Medical Corps is forwarded to this address.

I am surprised to note that no attempt is being made to verify my Record of Service that is archived at Medical Personnel Records Section(Officers), MPRS(O), Office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi – 110 011, to begin a proper inquiry to accept or to reject my Petition/Grievance.

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Ex- Number MS-8466. Rank-Captain.  AMC/SSC

Medical Officer, South Column, Operation Eagle

Directorate General of Security

Office of Inspector General Special Frontier Force

East Block V, Level IV, R K Puram,New Delhi – 110 022.

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OPERATION EAGLE 1971 AND VIETNAM WAR

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SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE 1971 AND VIETNAM WAR :

THE EAGLE CONNECTION: THE BALD EAGLE – THE GOLDEN EAGLE – OPERATION EAGLE – WHAT IS THE CONNECTION?

The military action in the Chittagong Hill Tracts that initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh during 1971 is known as Operation Eagle 1971. It was a very modest military battle as compared to the Vietnam War. However, a comparison must be made to understand the use of Infantry to defeat enemy to obtain a political objective. The U.S. Army may not be aware of Operation Eagle where I had used U.S. military equipment, field gear, and U.S. Military Field Rations-Meals Ready to Eat or MREs.

In a hilly, forest terrain, the use of aerial firepower or bombing campaigns will not dislodge the enemy. The enemy must be found on the ground and must be directly attacked.

The military objectives of the Vietnam War could not be accomplished because of the reliance placed upon aerial bombardment to defeat the enemy. Operation Eagle 1971 was small in its scope and size. But, it did not rely upon the use of aerial bombardment. We operated on a ‘manpack’ basis, went in search of enemy positions, and had directly challenged the enemy at his own post. United States had failed to attack the enemy on the ground during the Vietnam War. To defend South Vietnam, the military strategy and planning would call for Infantry attacks on the enemy inside North Vietnam. United States had used more bombs as compared to the number of bombs that were dropped during the Second World War and yet could not dislodge the enemy from his entrenched positions. We need to fight and engage the enemy on the ground.

OPERATION EAGLE 1971 AND VIETNAM WAR INFANTRY WEAPONS AND FIELD GEAR :

OPERATION EAGLE 1971 AND THE VIETNAM WAR INFANTRY WEAPONS, FIELD GEAR AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

The General Purpose Machine Gun M60 was designed for use in the Vietnam War was equally useful for our Infantry operation Eagle in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

M1 Muzzle loading 81mm Mortar is a heavy piece of Infantry weapon which provides indirect fire support. During Operation Eagle, our men had carried them on their backs and used them to fire upon the enemy patrols whenever they had confronted us.

The most common weapon used by American Infantry Battalions in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Operation Eagle was fought on a manpack basis and this short-range, lightweight mortar was very useful.

A military action by Infantry is best understood by examining the weapons that are used. During Operation Eagle 1971 and the Vietnam War, the Infantry had used the same kinds of Infantry weapons. We must ignore the sophisticated technology and the firepower of United States Navy and Air Force. The battle must be won on the ground. During Operation Eagle 1971 we had used the same Infantry weapons, equipment, and other supplies more effectively in our battle as compared to U.S.

Army in its combat missions against its enemy in Vietnam. We had not used helicopters as gunships or to attack the enemy in support of ground troops. I would like to share some of the photo images of the Infantry Weapons and equipment that were used in Vietnam War and which I had seen during Operation Eagle 1971.

Rifle is the most basic Infantry weapon. M14 Infantry Assault Rifle was used in Vietnam. During Operation Eagle 1971, I had politely refused to use this M14 Rifle as my personal weapon.The men had used this Rifle.During Operation Eagle 1971, I could not bring my Sub Machine Gun or SMG and had participated in the battle without carrying the M14 Rifle.

During Operation Eagle 1971 we were not allowed the use of cameras or photography. I would have looked like this man wearing Olive Green Coat Poncho. I had used US Army Cap-Field.

A Soldier needs his gun, boots, and clothing to protect himself. During Operation Eagle 1971, I had used this US Army Nylon Poncho with Hood(Olive) to sleep on the ground and as a coat to protect myself from intense fog and dew prevalent in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Short-range, manpack, portable, frequency modulated(FM) transceiver that provides two-way voice communication. Radio Set AN/PRC – 25 is used in the Vietnam War and I had used the same in Operation Eagle. Two-way voice communications could be easily monitored by the enemy. Fortunately, I had no problem as the enemy in Chittagong Hill Tracts had no linguistic experts. I had openly communicated with my Unit Commander in my native language of Telugu and there was absolutely no risk of revealing any sensitive information.

U.S. Army uses a variety of Individual Field Medical Kits. The Kits issued to us during Operation Eagle 1971 were Olive Green Canvas pouches worn on the belts by each individual. The medical supplies included Water Purification Tablets for use in water bottles, anti-Malaria pills, Insect Repellant Solution(DBP), Insect Repellant Cream(DMP), Injectable Tubonic Morphine, tetracycline tablets, Multivitamin tablets, Field dressings, bandages and others. The Kits were not stamped but the contents reveal the place of origin.

Infantry marches on its feet. Boots are the most important equipment apart from Guns. I had used Ankle Canvas Boots during Operation Eagle and had marched on feet to fight and dislodge the enemy from the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The Canvas Boots that I had used lasted for the entire duration of Operation Eagle. They were better than the leather boots that I would use in other operational areas.

WAR AND PEACE – A FAILURE OF U.S. DIPLOMACY :

United States had failed in Vietnam as it failed to develop a clear vision to achieve its goal of resisting and containing the expansion of Communist Power in Southeast Asia. U.S. efforts to stop the spread of Communism got derailed by Dr. Henry Kissinger who had chosen the option of backstabbing people who were supporting the United States in its global mission to oppose Communism using both diplomatic, and military interventions. U.S. had given away a lot during the Peace Talks basically defeating the accomplishments of its military  sacrifices. The several concessions given to Peoples’ Republic of China to win its cooperation to stop the flow of military assistance to North Vietnam had totally failed. The establishment of U.S. – China relations gave no advantage to the United States for its War in Vietnam. United States had added insult to its own injuries by seeking the support of Communist China to attack India across its Himalayan frontier in the North East Frontier Agency to stop India in its efforts to liberate Bangladesh during 1971.

During 1971, Richard Nixon and Dr. Kissinger played on the Sino-Soviet Split. United States moved to normalize trade with China. Dr. Kissinger and President Nixon had both visited Peking(Beijing) to befriend Communist China. Did it stop China from delivering military assistance to North Vietnam? Did this famous meeting stop Hanoi’s EASTER OFFENSIVE in March 1972?

President Nixon met Communist China’s Prime Minister Chou Enlai. Did this act of friendship help the US Army in the Vietnam War? Could it stop Communist North Vietnam from launching its major invasion of South Vietnam during March 1972? Using this friendship, both President Nixon and Dr. Kissinger tried their best to stop India from Liberating Bangladesh during 1971. This Nixon and Chou Enlai friendship did not stop the Liberation of Bangladesh which India initiated with Operation Eagle 1971 in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Dr. Kissinger’s diplomatic initiatives had totally failed the US Policy in Southeast Asia. Communist China remains a huge military threat in this region and United States had failed in its mission to curb the expansion of Communist Power.

THE BALD EAGLE AND THE GOLDEN EAGLE CONNECTION :

Myself and the men of my Unit had participated in Operation Eagle 1971 to gain practical experience of Infantry Combat Operations to fight with Communists in a future battle. The Operation Eagle 1971 was inclined towards peace. It intended to deliver peace to the people of Bangladesh who had declared their independence from Pakistan during March 1971. The War in Vietnam is over and yet the threat of Communism still persists in Southeast Asia. To deliver peace to people of Southeast Asia, United States must learn from its failure in Vietnam. The failure was not that of the US Army which had willingly sacrificed the lives of over 58,000 of its fighting men and women. The US political leadership had failed the US military mission in Vietnam. United States must seek assistance from the people of Southeast Asia and fight its enemy on the ground and dislodge the enemy in a ground battle.

Dr. R. R. Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., Service Number. MS-8466, Rank. LIEUTENANT/CAPTAIN  AMC/SSC Medical Officer South Column Operation Eagle 1971 Headquarters Establishment No. 22  C/O  56  APO. Special Frontier Force.

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OPERATION EAGLE – BANGLADESH LIBERATION WAR OF 1971

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OPERATION EAGLE 1971 – LIBERATION OF BANGLADESH

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE - OPERATION EAGLE 1971 – CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS - BANGLADESH LIBERATION WAR  :

The late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi had initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh during 1971 by planning and executing the battle plan of ‘Operation Eagle’, the military action in Chittagong Hill Tracts. In recognition of outstanding contribution to the country’s War of Liberation, Bangladesh conferred posthumously on Indira Gandhi the ‘Swadhinata Sammanona’(Freedom Honor Award), the highest State Honor.

President of Bangladesh, Zillur Rahman gave the ‘Swadhinata Sammanona’, the Freedom Honour Award to Sonia Gandhi, the daughter-in-law of late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

At a function held at Bangabhaban(President’s House), Dhaka on Monday, August 01, 2011, President Zillur Rahman gave the ‘Freedom Honour Award’, the highest State Honor to Sonia Gandhi, the Chairperson of United Progressive Alliance( UPA ), the leader of India’s Congress Party. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikha Hasina, State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Captain(Retired) A B Tajul Islam, other cabinet ministers, and dignitaries were present at this function.

I had asked Government of India to give its permission to disclose the battle plan of Operation Eagle, the military action in Chittagong Hill Tracts during 1971 which had initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh.

Dr. R. R. Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.,

Ex Number MS-8466 CAPTAIN AMC/SSC

Medical Officer South Column Operation Eagle 1971

Headquarters Establishment Number. 22  C/O  56  APO.

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THE BATTLE PLAN OF OPERATION EAGLE – PERMISSION FOR DISCLOSURE

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The Battle Plan of Operation Eagle 1971-Chittagong Hill Tracts must be disclosed.

OPERATION EAGLE(1971)- MILITARY ACTION IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS: PERMISSION FOR DISCLOSURE OF THE BATTLE PLAN. The battle plan had originated and was sanctioned by Prime Minister of India at the Secretariat Building, South Block, New Delhi.

 

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE:

To: manmohan@sansad.nic.in
Subject: The Battle Plan of Operation Eagle – Permission for disclosure
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011

From,
R.Pratap Narayan,
Fair View Apartment,
Street No 8,
Habshiguda,
Hyderabad. 500 007. Tel. 040. 2 717 3543

To:

Dr. Manmohan Singh
Honourable Prime Minister of India,
Prime Minister’s Office,
New Delhi – 110 011.

Attn: Prime Minister’s Office – Shri. Amar Dass, Section Officer.

Respected Sir,

Subject:- The Battle Plan of Operation Eagle – Permission for Disclosure.

References:- 1. My representation dated 24/5/2011.
2. PMO ID No. 6/3/2011-PMP3/298009 dated 16/6/2011.

3. MoD ID No. 3533/2009/D( Cer ) dated 01 July 2011.
4. Integrated HQ MoD(Army), Military Secretary’s Branch ID No. A/45101/REP/MS( X )
dated 08 July 2011.

1. Military Secretary’s Branch, Integrated HQ MoD( Army ) in its letter ID No. A/45101/REP/MS( X ) dated 08 Jul 2011 had rejected my representation dated 24/5/2011 regarding my brother’s petition to receive a Gallantry Award that was duly recommended by Special Frontier Force which operated under the Command of Major General Sujan Singh Uban, Inspector General SFF, Directorate General of Security, R. K. Puram, New Delhi. As per the decision made by the Prime Minister of India, the Battle Plan of Operation Eagle had included the eligibility criteria for receiving Service Medals and Decorations. My brother is eligible to receive this Gallantry Award because he had participated in Operation Eagle as a Citizen of India. For example, foreign nationals like Bangla refugees who had also participated in Operation Eagle are not entitled to receive Service Medals and Decorations.

2. The Military Secretary, MoD( Army ) while rejecting my representation had also claimed that this battle action took place nearly 39 years ago. However, it must be noted that the Military Secretary has not mentioned the date or dates of this battle action. It appears that the MS Branch is not aware of this basic information or the MS Branch is deliberately concealing information with an intention to deny the grant of this Gallantry Award to an Indian National who had participated in military action on the basis of his Citizenship.

3. In the history of Republic of India, for the very first time, the Prime Minister of India had planned and had personally executed this kind of military operation( Op Eagle ) drawing assistance from nontraditional fighting elements from the Directorate General of Security.

4. Because of the historical importance of Operation Eagle, it would be in public interest to disclose the details of the Battle Plan. Since this Battle Action took place a long time ago, it is assumed that Government of India has no objection if the Battle Plan is disclosed to the People of India.

5. If you have any concerns in this matter, kindly inform me.

Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

R.Pratap Narayan.
Hyderabad.
21 st July, 2011.

This letter from Ministry of Defence again fails to mention my Unit affiliation and does not reveal the name of the military act called Operation Eagle. Public have a Right to Information about the Battle Plan of Operation Eagle.

OPERATION EAGLE – PERMISSION FOR DISCLOSURE OF BATTLE PLAN: Mr. Upamanyu Chatterjee, IAS, Joint Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence, a reputed novelist must allow me to tell my story.

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Ex Number MS-8466 CAPTAIN AMC/SSC

Medical Officer South Column Operation Eagle 1971

Headquarters Establishment No. 22  C/O  56  APO.

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OPERATION EAGLE – REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCE

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Operation Eagle(1971)- Public Grievance Registration Number: MODEF/E/2011/00761 dated 24 September, 2011 is asking Government of India to give due recognition to a participant of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s military action in the Chittagong Hill Tracts that initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh during 1971.

Operation Eagle(1971)- Public Grievance: Dr. Manmohan Singh, the current Prime Minister of India is being asked to uphold the dignity of the Office of The Prime Minister of India. He has to make a decision to show respect and honor the decisions made by the former Prime Minister of India who initiated the Liberation of Bangladesh with military action in the Chittagong Hill Tracts during 1971.

Operation Eagle-Gallantry Award-Public Grievance: Mr. Upamanyu Chatterjee, IAS, Joint Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer, Defence Headquarters Training Institute, Ministry of Defence, E Block, DHQ Zone, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi – 110 011 had received on 17 July, 2012 the Public Grievance bearing Registration Number: MODEF/E/2011/00761 dated 24 September , 2011. He is a reputed novelist. He must permit me to tell my Story.

 

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD:

From: rebbapragada@live.com

To: cvo@nic.in

Subject: Registration of Public Grievance – OPERATION EAGLE – MILITARY OPERATION OF PRIME MINISTER IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS 1971 .
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:38:33 -0400

OPERATION EAGLE 1971-LIBERATION WAR OF BANGLADESH

 

Reference:- Government of India Ministry of Defence Letter No. 3533/2009/D( Cer ) dated 2nd/3rd December, 2009.

Operation Eagle was planned and executed by India’s Prime Minister and the military operation was commanded by Major General Sujan Singh Uban, Inspector General of Special Frontier Force. This is an establishment under the Directorate General of Security, Cabinet Secretariat and is not governed by the rules and procedures of Indian Army. The Special Frontier Force does not take its orders from Indian Army. Under the Battle Plan and the Rules of Engagement, the Prime Minster of India made a specific provision to give the benefit of receiving Awards, Honours, and Decorations from Indian Army to a selected few participants and several other personnel who took part in Operation Eagle and got killed or injured were specifically excluded from getting a similar benefit. Indian Army has no jurisdictional power to stop the implementation of a benefit included in the Prime Minister’s Battle Plan. The Prime Minister did not impose such restrictions and time limits for receiving the benefit of Military Awards and Decorations.

Military Secretary’s Branch, Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence has issued this response. The letter claims that a citation was not received through Staff Channels. The Military Secretary”s Branch must not expose its ignorance in a written communication that would be viewed by people of India. Special Frontier Force had executed the military operation of Operation Eagle and the Battle Plan and the Rules of Engagement, and the Marching Orders were directly issued by the Prime Minister, and the Cabinet Secretariat. No Indian Army Staff Channels were involved in the conduct of Operation Eagle. The citations to confer Awards, Honours, and Decorations in respect of specific members who had participated in Operation Eagle were sent direct to the Branch of Indian Army Service to which the individual was affiliated. There was no need to use Staff Channels as this Operation was not a military operation planned or executed by Units or Formations of Indian Armed Forces.

Shri. S. Kumar, Deputy Director, Military Secretary’s Branch, MS(X), Ministry of Defence(Army) in his two-page letter does not mention the word Operation Eagle. He has deliberately refused to speak about Operation Eagle. The Military Secretary’s Branch is intentionally concealing information and is beating around the bush. What are Staff Channels? What are those Staff Channels between Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat and the Military Secretary?

Sir,

1. I am writing this letter to register Public Grievance in the matter of my military service on deputation at Headquarters Establishment No. 22, C/O 56 APO , Special Frontier Force, Office of the Directorate General of Security, the Cabinet Secretariat, Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi from 22-9-1971 to 18-12-1974.

2. Kindly register this public grievance about service related matter that pertains to my participation in Operation Eagle in Chittagong Hill Tracts in 1971. The details of my grievance are stated in my letter sent to Shri. Mallapudi Mangapathi Pallam Raju, Honorable Minister of State for Defence. Kindly ask me if you need any further information in this matter.

3. Please acknowledge and send me your grievance registration number and date for my records.

4.Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

Rebbapragada. Rudra Narasimham/R. R. Narasimham,

Son of Rebbapragada. Suryanarayana Murthy,

13-92, First Cross Road, Prakasam Nagar,

Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

R. Rudra Narasimham/ R.R. Narasimham,
Ex Personal Number – MR- 03277K, Rank – Major AMC/DPC
Ex Personal Number – MS- 8466, Rank – Captain/Lieutenant/Second Lieutenant AMC/SSRC

From: rebbapragada@live.com

To: rrm@nic.in

Operation Eagle-Public Grievance: Dr. Mallipudi Mangapathi Pallam Raju, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Union Minister of State for Defence, Ministry of Defence, Government of India may have received this Public Grievance. He has not yet responded to the Grievance. I would expect him to show due respect and honor the decisions made by the former Prime Minister of India.

Subject: OPERATION EAGLE – MILITARY OPERATION OF PRIME MINISTER IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS 1971 .
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:53:24 -0400

Reference:- Government of India Ministry of Defence Letter No. 3533/2009/D( Cer ) dated 2nd/3rd December, 2009.

Sir,

1. I would like to introduce myself as son of Shri. Rebbapragada. Suryanarayana Murthy, and a native of Rajahmundry, East Godavari District. I obtained my S.S.L.C. diploma in 1961 from Danavaipeta Municipal High School, Rajahmundry. I was granted Short Service Regular Commission in Army Medical Corps during 1969.  The Service Records held by Medical Personnel Records Section-Officers,  MPRS(O), Office of the Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services, The DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi show that I am a permanent resident of Rajahmundry.

2. I would like to submit to you that the Ministry of Defence, Army Headquarters have no institutional capacity or jurisdiction over actions sanctioned and authorized by the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Cabinet Secretariat.

3. Army Medical Directorate, Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi had issued posting orders that directed me to serve on deputation at Headquarters Establishment No.22, C/O 56 APO, Special Frontier Force, Office of the Directorate General of Security, The Cabinet Secretariat, R K Puram, New Delhi with effect from 22-9-1971 to 18-12-1974. I had participated in Operation Eagle under orders that I had received from my superior Officers under the authority sanctioned by the Prime Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, and the Cabinet Secretariat. The service that I had rendered was recognized by my Unit, and the Operational Command of Operation Eagle and I was duly recommended the award of Vir Chakra. Such recommendations given in recognition of my Service on deputation could not be rejected by Ministry of Defence/Army Headquarters who have no jurisdictional control over the military operation sanctioned by the Prime Minister, the Chief Executive Officer of Government of India.

4. Kindly review my letters sent to Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Government of India, and take the necessary action as requested by me.

5. Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

Rudra Narasimham, Rebbapragada

Son of Rebbapragada. Suryanarayana Murthy,

13-92 Prakasam Nagar, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.

Ex Personal Number. MR – 03277K, Rank. MAJOR, AMC/DPC

Ex Personal Number. MS -8466, Rank. Captain/Lieutenant/Second Lieutenant, AMC/SSRC

Medical Officer, South Column Unit, Operation Eagle(1971)

Headquarters Establishment Number 22  C/O  56  APO

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From: rebbapragada@live.com

To: manmohan@sansad.nic.in

Subject: OPERATION EAGLE – A LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER DR. MANMOHAN SINGH
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 23:52:26 -0400

Reference: Government of India Ministry of Defence Letter No. 3533/2009/D ( Cer ) dated 2nd/3rd December, 2009.

Sir,

1. Kindly view my open letter dated May 16, 2011 at my Homepage of BhavanaJagat( the web hyperlink is posted under my signature ).

2. Kindly direct the Under Secretary ( Cer ), Ministry of Defence, Government of India to take action as per the citation initiated by my Unit while I had participated in Operation Eagle under the authority sanctioned by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India during 1971.

3.This military Operation was not ordered by the Defence Minister, and was not planned or executed by the orders that were issued by the Army Headquarters. Ministry of Defence, Army Headquarters. The Medical Directorate( DMS-Army ) had taken action during 1971 to send me on deputation to Special Frontier Force. The DMS(Army) and the Army Headquarters have no jurisdiction to invalidate the action taken by my Unit during its participation in Operation Eagle. Kindly ask me for any further clarification or information about the nature of military act for which my Unit recommended my name for the grant of Gallantry Award – Vir Chakra.

4. Ministry of Defence has no legal authority to refuse the sanction of this Gallantry Award. Army Headquarters may be informed of the fact and the nature of military service rendered by me while I was on deputation at Headquarters Establishment No. 22 of Special Frontier Force. To conduct the Military Operation of 1971 in Chittagong Hill Tracts, we have taken orders direct from the Prime Minister, The Prime Minister’s Office and the Cabinet Secretariat.

5. I would ask you to uphold the dignity of the Prime Minister’s Office. The actions taken by the Cabinet Secretariat should be treated with respect by the Ministry of Defence and Army Headquarters.

6. Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

R. Rudra Narasimham/R. R. Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.,
Ex Personal Number. MR-03277K, Rank. MAJOR, AMC/DPC
Ex Personal Number. MS-8466, Rank. Lieutenant/Captain, AMC/SSC
Medical Officer, South Column Unit, Operation Eagle (1971),
Headquarters Establishment Number 22  C/O 56  APO

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OPERATION EAGLE – A LETTER TO UNION MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE

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SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD:

From: rbodapati@hotmail.com
To: rrm@nic.in

OPERATION EAGLE(1971) – An open letter to Dr. Mallipudi Mangapathi Pallam Raju, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Union Minister of State for Defence, Government of India.

CC: rbodapati@hotmail.com

Subject: Kindly do justice by granting VIR CHAKRA Gallantry Award to Army Major (Retd.) R R Narasimham
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 03:59:10 +0530

To: Hon’ble Shri M M Pallam Raju garu, MOS (Defence)

From: Dr. B V Ramarao, PhD, IRSE (Retd.), 

Retd. GM (Railways), Visakhapatnam, INDIA,
Dated: June 01, 2011
e-mail ID : rbodapati@hotmail.com

Respected Pallam Raju garu,

Kindly spare some time and see the representations placed below
from Major (Retd.) Dr. Rudra Narasimham, Rebbapragada,
Son of Rebbapragada Surya Narayana Murthy, 13-92 Prakasam Nagar, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
Ex MR – 03277K MAJOR AMC/PC
Ex MS -8466 Captain/Lieutenant/Second Lieutenant AMC/SSRC

He participated meritoriously and heroically in Operation Eagle
in the 1971 War and was recommended by his Unit for Award of
VIR CHAKRA Gallantry Award, but in response to his repeated representaions he has been told that the case is now time-barred as
it pertains to the year 1971. This is not fair, as he is in no way responsible for the administrative delays in higher echelons of the hierarchy, and I request you to kindly review and have justice done to him even at this
late stage by releasing the AWARD.

Previous Reference:- Government of India Ministry of Defence Letter No. 3533/2009/D( Cer ) dated 2nd/3rd December, 2009.

This Officer retired many years ago but devotion to the Army is still in
his blood, and it will be a matter of satisfaction even at this stage for
him to receive the AWARD which his meritorious and exceptional
services fully justified.

I shall be grateful if this eMail is acknowledged now, followed by
further action as early as possible.

With high regards,

Dr. B V Ramarao, BE (Kakinada), PhD, IRSE (Retd.),
Retd. GM (Railways), Visakhapatnam, INDIA,
Dated: June 01, 2011
e-mail ID : rbodapati@hotmail.com

From

Major (Retd.) Dr. Rudra Narasimham, Rebbapragada,
Son of Rebbapragada Surya Narayana Murthy, 13-92 Prakasam Nagar, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.

From: rebbapragada@live.com
To: rrm@nic.in


Subject: OPERATION EAGLE – MILITARY OPERATION OF PRIME MINISTER IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS 1971 .
Reference:- Government of India Ministry of Defence Letter No. 3533/2009/D( Cer ) dated 2nd/3rd December, 2009.

Sir,

1. I would like to introduce myself as son of Shri. Rebbapragada. Suryanarayana Murthy, and a native of Rajahmundry, East Godavari District. I obtained my S.S.L.C. diploma in 1961 from Danavaipeta Municipal High School, Rajahmundry. I was granted Short Service Regular Commission in Army Medical Corps during 1969 and the Service Records held by MPRS(O), Office of the DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi show that I am a permanent resident of Rajahmundry.

2. I would like to submit to you that the Ministry of Defence, Army Headquarters have no institutional capacity or jurisdiction over actions sanctioned and authorized by the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Cabinet Secretariat.

3. Army Medical Directorate, Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi had issued posting orders that directed me to serve on deputation at Headquarters Establishment No.22 C/O 56 APO, Special Frontier Force, Office of the Directorate General of Security, The Cabinet Secretariat, R K Puram, New Delhi with effect from 22-9-1971 to 18-12-1974. I had participated in Operation Eagle under orders that I had received from my superior Officers under the authority sanctioned by the Prime Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, and the Cabinet Secretariat. The service that I had rendered was recognized by my South Column Unit, and the Operational Command of Operation Eagle and I was duly recommended the award of Vir Chakra. Such recommendations given in recognition of deputational service could not be rejected by Ministry of Defence/Army Headquarters who have no jurisdictional control over the military operation sanctioned by the Prime Minister, the Chief Executive Officer of Government of India.

4. Kindly review my letters sent to Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Government of India, and take the necessary action as requested by me.

5. Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

Rudra Narasimham, Rebbapragada
Son of Rebbapragada. Surya Narayana Murthy, 13-92 Prakasam Nagar, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
Ex MR – 03277K MAJOR AMC/DPC
Ex MS -8466 Captain/Lieutenant AMC/SSC                                                   

Medical Officer, South Column, Operation Eagle(1971)

Headquarters Establishment Number. 22  C/O  56  A P O

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OPERATION EAGLE – A DEMAND FOR JUSTICE FROM DR. MANMOHAN SINGH, PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

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My elder brother Pratap is seen with me in a photo taken in Mylapore, Madras(Chennai) and he is the author of this letter demanding action from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

OPERATION EAGLE 1971-CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS-LIBERATION WAR OF BANGLADESH-A DEMAND FOR JUSTICE

SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD: 

 

FROM,

R.Pratap Narayan,
Fair View Apartment,
Street No 8,
Habshiguda,
Hyderabad, A.P. – 500 007.

To,

The Prime Minister Of India,
NEW DELHI.

 

Respected Sir,

I request you to consider my brother’s letter to you. I hope that you will take appropriate steps to review the long

pending case of my brother Mr. R.Rudra Narasimham. Gallantry Awards should be presented by the Nation

as a mark of respect for the Service rendered to the Motherland. Justice delayed is considered as Justice denied.

I expect Justice to my brother from you in this case.

With regards,

 

Pratap Narayan.

 

Subject:- Operation Eagle – Military Operation of 1971 in Chittagong Hill Tracts – Prime Minister Indira Gandhi – The Cabinet Secretariat – “The Past is Never Dead.” – Regarding.

Reference:- Government of India Ministry of Defence Letter No. 3533/2009/D ( Cer ) dated 2nd/3rd December, 2009.

Sir,

1. Kindly view my open letter dated May 16, 2011 at my Homepage of BhavanaJagat( the web hyperlink is posted under my signature ).

2. Kindly direct the Under Secretary ( Cer ), Ministry of Defence, Government of India to take action as per the citation initiated by my Unit while I had participated in Operation Eagle under the authority sanctioned by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India during 1971.

3.This military Operation was not ordered by the Defence Minister, and was not planned or executed by the orders that were issued by the Army Headquarters. Ministry of Defence,

4. Army Headquarters, and the Medical Directorate( DMS-Army ) had taken action during 1971 to send me on deputation to Special Frontier Force. They have no jurisdiction to invalidate the action taken by my Unit during its participation in Operation Eagle. Kindly ask me for any further clarification or information about the nature of military act for which my Unit recommended my name for the Award of Gallantry Award-Vir Chakra.

5. Ministry of Defence Army Headquarters has no legal authority to refuse the sanction of this gallantry award. Army Hqrs may be informed of the fact and the nature of military service rendered by me while I was on deputation at Hq Establishment No. 22 of Special Frontier Force. To conduct the Military Operation of 1971 in Chittagong Hill Tracts, we have taken orders direct from the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretariat.

6. I would ask you to uphold the dignity of the Prime Minister’s Office. The actions taken by the Cabinet Secretariat should be treated with respect by the Ministry of Defence and Army Hqrs.

7. Thanking You,

 

Yours Faithfully,

R. Rudra Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.,
Ex- MR-03277K MAJOR AMC/PC
Ex- MS-8466 Lieutenant/Captain AMC/SSC 
Medical Officer South Column Operation Eagle 1971 Headquarters Establishment No.22  C/O  56  APO

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THE RESPONSE FROM GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  :

This response dated 02/03 December, 2009 does not suggest that no citation was initiated to consider the Award of Vir Chakra Gallantry Award. However, it carefully conceals the fact that the Military Operation specifically pertains to Operation Eagle for which the Rules of Engagement were prescribed by the Prime Minister of India and not by Indian Army.

This response from Military Secretary’s Branch Ministry of Defence(Army) categorically claims that it had not seen the Citation that recommended my name for the award of Vir Chakra Gallantry Award. The letter also carefully avoids any reference to name the Military Operation called Operation Eagle which was executed by the orders issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.Shri. S. Kumar, Deputy Director, Military Secretary’s Branch(X), Ministry of Defence(Army) is not telling the truth in this letter. If truth is concealed, it cannot serve the purpose of providing Justice. Indian Army must accept the truth. The truth is Indian Army or the Ministry of Defence have not issued the Rules of Engagement for the Military Operation called Operation Eagle. This Battle of 1971 was fought under a Battle Plan and Rules of Engagement issued by the Prime Minister’s office. The Rules for this War include the benefit of receiving Gallantry Awards as recommended. There is no time stipulated in this Battle Plan for receiving the Award. Indian Army cannot change the Rules of this Battle Plan for Operation Eagle.Shri. S. Kumar, Deputy Director, Military Secretary’s Branch(X), Ministry of Defence(Army) is not telling the truth in this letter. If truth is concealed, it cannot serve the purpose of providing Justice. Indian Army must accept the truth. The truth is Indian Army or the Ministry of Defence have not issued the Rules of Engagement for the Military Operation called Operation Eagle. This Battle of 1971 was fought under a Battle Plan and Rules of Engagement issued by the Prime Minister’s office. The Rules for this War include the benefit of receiving Gallantry Awards as recommended. There is no time stipulated in this Battle Plan for receiving the Award. Indian Army cannot change the Rules of this Battle Plan for Operation Eagle.

 
 
 

Shri. S. Kumar, Deputy Director, Military Secretary’s Branch(X), Ministry of Defence(Army) is not telling the truth in this letter. If truth is concealed, it cannot serve the purpose of providing Justice. Indian Army must accept the truth. The truth is Indian Army or the Ministry of Defence have not issued the Rules of Engagement for the Military Operation called Operation Eagle. This Battle of 1971 was fought under a Battle Plan and Rules of Engagement issued by the Prime Minister’s office. The Rules for this War include the benefit of receiving Gallantry Awards as recommended. There is no time stipulated in this Battle Plan for receiving the Award. Indian Army cannot change the Rules of this Battle Plan for Operation Eagle.

 
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SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE – OPERATION EAGLE – GALLANTRY AWARD:

OPERATION EAGLE 1971 – CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS – A LETTER TO GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Subject:- Operation Eagle – Military Operation of 1971 in Chittagong Hill Tracts – Prime Minister Indira Gandhi – The Cabinet Secretariat – “The Past is Never Dead.” – Regarding.

Reference:- Government of India Ministry of Defence Letter No. 3533/2009/D ( Cer ) dated 2nd/3rd December, 2009.

Sir,

1. Kindly view my open letter dated May 16, 2011 at my Homepage of BhavanaJagat( the web hyperlink is posted under my signature ).

2. Kindly direct the Under Secretary ( Cer ), Ministry of Defence, Government of India to take action as per the citation initiated by my South Column Unit while I had participated in Operation Eagle under the authority sanctioned by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India during 1971.

3.This military Operation was not ordered by the Defence Minister, and was not planned or executed by the orders that were issued by the Army Headquarters.

 4.Ministry of Defence, Army Headquarters, and the Medical Directorate( DMS-Army ) had taken action during 1971 to send me on deputation to Special Frontier Force. They have no jurisdiction to invalidate the action taken by my South Column Unit during its participation in Operation Eagle. Kindly ask me for any further clarification or information about the nature of military act for which my South Column Unit recommended my name for the Award of Gallantry Award-Vir Chakra.

5. Ministry of Defence Army Headquarters has no legal authority to refuse the sanction of this gallantry award. Army Hqrs may be informed of the fact and the nature of military service rendered by me while I was on deputation at Hq Establishment No. 22 of Special Frontier Force. To conduct the Military Operation of 1971 in Chittagong Hill Tracts, we have taken orders direct from the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretariat.

6. I would ask you to uphold the dignity of the Prime Minister’s Office. The actions taken by the Cabinet Secretariat should be treated with respect by the Ministry of Defence and Army Hqrs.

7. Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

R. R. Narasimham, B.Sc., M.B.B.S.,
Ex- MR-03277K MAJOR AMC/PC
Ex- MS-8466 Lieutenant/Captain AMC/SSC
Medical Officer South Column Operation Eagle 1971
Headquarters Establishment Number 22  C/O  56 A P O

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