Tensions between the traditional enemies have risen steadily since March. when West Pakistan sent its army to suppress a movement toward independence in its detached eastern province. Last week. as Mrs. Gandhi prepared to leave on her threeweek foreign tour. India mobilized its military reserves for the first time since the IndianPakistani war in 1965. The growing tension between India and Pakistan is the outcome of the effort to crush the rebellion in East Bengal. Military operations there have produced a flood of refugeesnow numbered at more than 9 millionin Indias eastern states. creating an intolerable burden on the Indian economy. In addition. Pakistan blames India for providing sanctuary and arms to rebellious East Pakistanis and for encouraging increasingly effective guerrilla activities.
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