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NEAR EAST-AFRICA

Document Type: 
CREST [1]
Collection: 
General CIA Records [2]
Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 
CIA-RDP78-01617A006100060010-3
Release Decision: 
RIPPUB
Original Classification: 
T
Document Page Count: 
1
Document Creation Date: 
December 21, 2016
Document Release Date: 
June 30, 2008
Sequence Number: 
10
Case Number: 
Publication Date: 
March 22, 1950
Content Type: 
SUMMARY
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Approved For Release 2008/06/30: CIA-RDP78-01617AO06100060010-3ay MAR 1950 TOP SEGRET 1245 NEAR EAST-AFRICA 1. INDIA: India reportedly reinforcing Punjab border forces -- According to US Consulate Lahore, US Military Attache Meyers has been informed by Pakistan Army headquarters that a steady buildup of Indian Army troops and supplies along the East Punjab border opposite Lahore has been taking place since 5 March 1950. Meyers reports that the Pakistan Army Chief of Staff interprets these military moves as part of a plan to provoke Pakistan into taking the military initiative and feels that, failing in this, the"next step" for India would be to declare the present Kashmir cease-fire line final and dismiss the UN observers there. (CIA Comment: CIA believes the reported troop movements probably have taken place and the fears of the Pakistan Army Chief of Staff may well be justified. State Dept. review completed DIA review completed. ym9 t NO. (D F -7. C TO: TS v C.. (T~? i7 Class. ^ Au," h: 71. 76.3 Dale : BAR 192 By. L-,l .J._.-: 4 Apr 77 Approved For Release 2008/06/30: CIA-RDP78-01617AO06100060010-3
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