The conflict between Pakistan and India escalated on the second day of the war, with both nations intensifying their military operations and diplomatic efforts.
Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri issued threats against Pakistan but also admitted that the Pakistani Air Force had successfully shot down four Indian aircraft the previous day. Concurrently, Indian Army Chief General J.N. Chaudhuri convened a meeting with senior officers in occupied Kashmir to strategize further military actions.
In response, Pakistani President Ayub Khan addressed the nation, condemning India’s policy towards Pakistan and Kashmir as being rooted in “hatred and enmity,” which had led to a “serious situation.” He assured the nation that any aggression would be met with a “fitting response” and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting the Kashmiri people.
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On this day in 1965, during the second day of the war, President Ayub’s speech underscored Pakistan’s resolve, while Indian Prime Minister Shastri acknowledged the loss of four Indian planes. Sardar Abdur Rashid, a senior Pakistani leader, warned India that its “army has dug its own grave.”
On the battlefield, the Pakistani Army continued its operations in Kashmir, where they wiped out an Indian platoon near the Sona Marg area and launched attacks on Indian military installations. In the Chhamb sector, Pakistani forces advanced eastward, capturing 15 Indian tanks and taking 150 Indian soldiers as prisoners of war.
International observers expressed deep concern over India’s use of air power in the conflict. Meanwhile, the Pakistani military issued a warning order to all formations, instructing them to secure their positions by the morning of September 2nd, in anticipation of further escalation in the conflict.
