Man hugs an Indian Soldier standing guard during a public gathering two days after the liberation of Jessore, East Pakistan, during the third India-Pakistan war (1971)

This photo, taken during the 1971 War, shows a young Bengali embracing an Indian soldier who stands guard during a large public meeting of the Provisional Government of Bangladesh, only two days after the town of Jessore was liberated.

The town of Jessore is located on the eastern end of the Jessore road. The Jessore road has a long and important history, and served as the primary route for refugees trying to make it to India during the liberation war.

Source Caption:

Emotional young Bengali from Bangla Desh Town of Jessore embraces Indian soldier who stands guard during first large public meeting of Bangla Desh Government, Dec. 8, 1971. Town was occupied by Indian troops. Bangla Desh President and acting government drove in from India. Some 5000 men attended. (AP Photo) Dec 11, 1971 5:30 AM