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Pathan Invaders Rout Sikh Troops in Surprise Charge
A Kashmir report says 1,000 Pathan tribesmen struck at Baramula ridge forcing Sikh troops back toward Srinagar. Between 1,800 and 2,000 seasoned Sikh fighters aid the Kashmir state army of about 19,000 to repel 3,000 Pathan invaders. Nehru calls emergency cabinet. Abdullah moves to form provisional Kashmir government as troops pour in. Herald India pledges additional forces to push back the invaders.
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