So, after all these things, betrayal from America plus India's threats and then its attacks on Kashmir and India's rising power and weaponry finally resulted in the 1965 Gibraltar War. Mian Gen Akhtar Hussain Malik had started to train 6 forces for Operation Gibraltar on June 1, 1965. They were named after historic Islamic brave rulers: Tariq, Qasim, Khalid, Salahuddin, Ghaznvi, and Babur, with Salahuddin being the largest force with 700 soldiers. Each force had its own SSG commandos and specific targets. Apart from these forces, there were the Azad Force, Northern Scouts, and Volunteers.
The Salahuddin force was tasked with controlling Baramulla and Srinagar, entering the disputed valley. Ghaznvi Force's target was Jammu, while the other four forces aimed to capture bridges, military bases, and public buildings across Kashmir. Additionally, 14 Nusrat Forces were instructed to attack Indian forces as soon as the operation started, with the intention of dissolving immediately after.
The soldiers were well-equipped with a 7-day food package, rocket launchers with 30 rockets, and ample ammunition: 900 bullets for each light machine gun, 400 bullets for Sten guns, and 200 bullets for each rifle. Each soldier also had 8 hand grenades. The D-day for Operation Gibraltar was set for August 7, but the forces had already begun infiltrating since late July 1965.
As the operation progressed, the 12 Division forces along the Kashmir ceasefire line maintained a steady barrage to keep Indian forces occupied. Meanwhile, Pakistani soldiers were stealthily crossing the 12,000-foot mountains. Soon, Indian forces became aware of the infiltration through local reports and the capture of a Salahuddin Force soldier.