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List of General Events on December-1961

12- December-1961 Portuguese civilians are evacuated amid fears of an Indian troop invasion at Goa, Daman and Diu.
17- December-1961 Provocative action against our nationals in the vicinity of Anjadip Island and Portugal's belligerent attitude to the problems of its colonial possessions in this country, resulted in the Government of India's decision to liberate Goa, Daman and Diu. Operations were launched at night.
18- December-1961 Government of India annexes military action in Goa, Daman & Diu. in the early hours. Naval ships had been patrolling off Marmagao when they saw the Portuguese figate Afonso de Albuquerque in harbour. Her guns were firing at the Indian Air Force. Indian naval ships 'Betwa', 'Beas' and 'Cauvery' closed in and engaged the frigate from a range of 8,000 yards.
19- December-1961 Goa was liberated after Portuguese surrendered to the Indian troops.
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