In 1971, he was stationed in East Pakistan and took participation in violent civil war, followed by the war with India in East.[1] He was promoted as Lieutenant and served as commanding officer of gunboat, participating in various operations against the Indian Army and Mukti Bahini.[3] After the surrender of Eastern Command was announced, he was subsequently taken war prisoner and was seriously wounded.[3] His gallantry actions won him the Sitara-e-Jurat which was given to him in 1972, following his repatriation.[3] It took him to years for his full recovery before resuming his military service.[3]