Pakistani forces turned the tide of battle within 48 hours after India launched a surprise nighttime attack and following a series of heavy assaults, Pakistani troops repelled the Indian forces and advanced into Indian territory.
On the Kasur front, Pakistani tanks overran Indian defenses, with the First Armored Division decisively defeating India's 4th Mountain Division in a fierce battle. Suffering heavy losses, many units of the 4th Mountain Division fled the battlefield, abandoning tanks and vehicles in their retreat.
Reports suggest that Indian corps commanders have recommended disbanding the 4th Mountain Division due to its crushing defeat.
In a symbolic victory, Pakistani forces raised the green crescent flag over Khem Karan, the largest city captured by either side during the 1965 war. The capture of Khem Karan is seen as a significant military success, with Pakistani forces continuing to hold strategic ground.
