Face Or Surrender

'Face the annihilation or surrender' warning was issued Leaflets were dropped from air and situation constantly reviewed All commanders were keenly watching the development It was hectic day for army and its heavy deployment It was never a 'do or die situation' for peaceful country India faced international pressure along with refugees They were in millions and daily crossing the border There stream could not be stopped by an order It was genuine and humanitarian issue It needed kind consideration and humanly viewed Many suffered army brutality and right's violation It was new beginning for serious relation 'Bangladesh' was emerging and coming into reality The population was uprising and showing presence with quality They had suffered suppression along with economic inequality Now time had come to prove their worth and capability As army advanced to main headquarters with clear instructions Wide spread losses were reported with heavy destruction The soldiers were committing atrocities and public was on run They were still hesitating to lay downs the guns 'You may be treated with honor and international norms' The instructions along with guidelines were dropped in forms Large number of troops were still in dilemma and refused As large scale uncertainty prevailed along with confusion The defeated army surrendered with the only hope That they may be treated well and not hung with rope Never in history of army had manual if such kind of situation developed Where troops were taken to safety with full honor and welcomed This is not simple remedy that was taken on hand Where enemy troops were treated with norms as friends Not only their safe return was assured but nicely ended The humiliation and reprisal was never intended Whether war or no war humanity must be respected He may be son, husband, or father of someone and hence acted He had compulsion to be in service for support of family After war nobody is friend, foe or real enemy