The Times of India (Bombay), India, March 27, 1971
Calcutta, March 26
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman said in a message to the world today that the people of Bangla Desh were fighting gallantly for their freedom.
The message, broadcast by an unidentified wireless station, was picked up here.
It was believed that the station was located at Chittagong or Chalna in East Pakistan.
Mr. Rahman said in the message: "Pakistani armed forces suddenly attacked the East Pakistan Rifles base at Bilkhana and Rajarbagh near here at zero hours today, killing a lot of
"Stern fighting is going on with the EPR in Dacca and the police force. The people are fighting the enemy gallantly for the cause of the freedom of Bangla Desh.
"Every section of the people of Bangla Desh must resist the enemy forces at all costs in every corner of Bangla Desh.
"May Allah bless you and help you in the struggle for freedom from the enemy.
"Jai Bangla."
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