Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, Volume V, Part 1

845.00/9–1348: Telegram

The Chargé in India (Donovan) to the Secretary of State

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New Delhi, September 13, 1948—4 p. m.

830. Razvi, Hyderabad Agent-General, advises me Mir Laik Ali¹ telephoned him at 10:30 a. m. today stating that GOI troops had entered Hyderabad from Sholapur, Bezwada, and Chanda. Hyderabad troops have clashed with Indian Army at Naldrug in Hyderabad state near Sholapur.

Razvi expects to leave for Hyderabad under safe conduct within next 48 hours.

Sent Department 830. Department pass London.

Donovan

1. Prime Minister of Hyderabad.