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What covert operation in Indian-controlled Kashmir did Khan help plan in 1965?

  • Operation Gibraltar

  • Operation Vijay

  • Operation Grand Slam

  • Operation Searchlight

Answer

Operation Searchlight was a Pakistani military operation in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir in 1965. Khan helped plan the operation, which involved Pakistani forces crossing the ceasefire line into Kashmir and attacking Indian forces. The operation was a failure, and Khan was criticized for his role in it.
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