Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:19am on 30 Aug 2026,Sunday International
During World War II, British India feared enemy paratroopers could launch surprise attacks and created special anti-parachute columns to stop them. In 1941, four mobile units were set up at Nowshera, Kohat, Rawalpindi and Lahore to protect vital targets, including rail links, oil facilities, communication centres and military headquarters. Villagers were asked to report suspected enemy landings to police, while armed patrols were tasked with tracking parachutists until military forces arrived. The 11th Royal Garhwal Rifles formed the core of the force, supported by British infantry units. (PC: India Today)
