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NEW DELHI, Jan 13: Lt Gen J F R Jacob (retd), who negotiated the surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka fol- lowing the 1971 war, passed away today. Jacob, who was 92, breathed his last this morning after pro- longed illness, Army sources said. Born in 1923, Jacob is best known for his role in India’s victo- ry in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 and the liberation of Bangladesh. Jacob, then a Major General, served as the Chief of Staff of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command during the war. Born in the Bengal Presidency under British India, Jacob joined the Army at the age of 19 and also fought in World War II and the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 before he retired in 1978. Post retirement, he also served as the Governor of Goa and Punjab. Condoling the demise of Jacob, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will remain grateful to him for his impeccable service.(PTI) THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU 1. A leading Senior Secondary CBSE Affiliated School of Jammu Ranked as the best source for creating exceptional learners at state level /National level and at International level for Academic & Non Scholastic Areas. 2. REGISTRATION FOR ADMISSION 2016-17 FROM CLASSES NURSERY TO 11TH OPEN FROM 14TH JANUARY 2016. KC GURUKUL PUBLIC SCHOOL PALOURA JAMMU [email protected] AFFILIATION CODE:-730056 SCHOOL CODE:- 24035 CONTACT NO:-01912501509, 9419199133, 9419253562 JENAB MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED We express deep sorrow on the sad and untimely demise of our beloved Jenab Mufti Mohd.Sayeed, Hon’ble Chief Minister of J&K State, a great visionary and seasoned politician. May God bestow peace to the departed soul and givestrength tohisfamily to bear this irreparable loss. FROM:- THE JAMMU FRUIT ASSOCIATION (REGD), JAMMU CONDOLENCE 1971 Indo-Pak War hero dead

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NEW DELHI, Jan 13:

Lt Gen J F R Jacob (retd),who negotiated the surrender ofPakistani troops in Dhaka fol-lowing the 1971 war, passedaway today.

Jacob, who was 92, breathedhis last this morning after pro-longed illness, Army sources said.

Born in 1923, Jacob is bestknown for his role in India’s victo-ry in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971and the liberation of Bangladesh.

Jacob, then a Major General,served as the Chief of Staff ofthe Indian Army’s EasternCommand during the war.

Born in the Bengal Presidencyunder British India, Jacob joinedthe Army at the age of 19 and alsofought in World War II and theIndo-Pakistan War of 1965 beforehe retired in 1978.

Post retirement, he alsoserved as the Governor of Goaand Punjab.

Condoling the demise of Jacob,Prime Minister Narendra Modi saidIndia will remain grateful to him forhis impeccable service.(PTI)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU

1. A leading Senior Secondary CBSE Affiliated School of Jammu Rankedas the best source for creating exceptional learners at state level /Nationallevel and at International level for Academic & Non Scholastic Areas.2. REGISTRATION FOR ADMISSION 2016-17 FROM CLASSESNURSERY TO 11TH OPEN FROM 14TH JANUARY 2016.

KC GURUKUL PUBLIC SCHOOL PALOURA JAMMU

[email protected] CODE:-730056 SCHOOL CODE:- 24035

CONTACT NO:-01912501509, 9419199133, 9419253562

JENAB MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEEDWe express deep sorrow on the sad and

untimely demise of our beloved Jenab Mufti

Mohd. Sayeed, Hon’ble Chief Minister of

J&K State, a great visionary and seasoned

politician. May God bestow peace to

the departed soul and give strength

to his family to bear this

irreparable loss.FROM:-

THE JAMMU FRUIT ASSOCIATION(REGD), JAMMU

CONDOLENCE

1971 Indo-Pak War hero dead