CAUGHT NAPPING.
BRITISH-INDIAN OUTPOST
TURKS PROVE TRAITOROUS
(Received 12.40 p.m.) ONSTANTINOPLE, June l?
A British outpost, consisting of a company of Punjabis, was suddenly surrounded by a superior force of Turkish Nationalists on the Ismid front. Th e British commander decided to wthdraw, the Nationalist commander agreeing not to hamper the retirement. The advance guard was allowed to pass without mishap, but the Nationalists treacherously opened fire on the main body, wounding thirty, and taking an intelligence officer prisoner. Reinforcements were immediately sent to the assistance of tho Punjabis, while a British warship kept the Nationalists at bay by shelling their positions
It appears certain that Mustapha Kemil was much chargrined at the British barring his way to Scutari, but whether he or the local commandjer ordered.the attack is unknown. — Reuter.
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Northern Advocate, 19 June 1920, Page 3
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