A.A.K. Niazi, began its engagement with the armed militia that had the direct terror support from India in April 1971, and eventually fought the war with Indian Army in December 1971.596 596 The army, together with marines, launched ground offensives on both fronts but the Indian Army successfully held its ground and initiated well-coordinated ground operations on both fronts, initially capturing 5795 sqmi 239 of Pakistan's territory; this land gained by India in Azad Kashmir, Punjab and Sindh sectors.239