TROUBLE IN INDIA.
Calcutta, March 20.
The Ruler of Cashmere is preparing three brigades to expel Umra Khan from Chitral. Mr Robertson, British Agent, is shut up with a small guard in a Chitral fort. The Indian Government has issued a proclamation stating that the expedition Is not hostile to the people of Chitral, but implying that the country will be permanently occupied, and Umra punished, in order to prevent future aggre&sion. Calcutta, March 22. A despatch from Lahore says that Mahomed Sharif, Khan of Dir, with Umra Khan's help, has captured Chitral. It is reported that Ameer El Mulk, with the English Resident' (Mr Robertson) and other Europeans, are making for Mastuj, on the road to Gilgit. Lieutenant Ross, one of the Indian Staff corps, and 60 Sikhs advancing to reinforce the British force at Resburn were attacked near Karagh, and their ietreat cut off by a thousand of the enemy. In attempting to force the passage Ross and 46 of the Sikhs with eight other followers were killed, but the remnant escaped. ... Preparations for a to proceed to Chitral are "being expedited to the utmost. '***f"' : :~: Calcutta, March 23. It is believed by Mr Robertson and the escort to Karagh .that Ross* force was advancing from Gilgit. /The remnant returned to Mastuj. Many were killed by rocks hurled from the heights above. Reinforcements are levying Gilgit, and active organising proceeds at Birswat, where tribesmen are reported to be willing to assist the British. ' '..,.,:■•. Abdurraham is also anxious to attack Umra Khan. ' r Fourteen thousand British under General How, of Peshawar, will probably advance via Swat and Kyber Pass. Mr Robertson is.still a£ Chitral. The rising is critical, and this opinion is confirmed by the news .received by the Viceroy. Calcutta, March 25. General How's expedition to Chitral will leave Peshawar on Monday next. A route will be taken via Swat and Dar, which is only a distance, of 200 miles, as compared with 600 miles via Gilgit. No direct news has been received since March Ist from Mr Robertson, the British agent, who is shut up jS'the Chitral fort, but it is believed his provisions will last till the end of April. •
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1204, 29 March 1895, Page 30
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