The Native Rebellion in India.
(Per Press Association.) Calcutta, April 19. The Second and Third Brigades have crossed the Panjkora river in the vicinity of Mainugai, the enemy fleeing at their approash to the Malakai country. The Indian Government has offered Umra Khan an asylum in India. Sber Afznl i 9 opposing the releif of Dr Robertson, the British Agent in Cbitral. April 20. The Third Brigade has crossed Jambatai Paws and expect to relieve Chitral on Saturday next. The passage by Jumbad has been tried by the troops, who suffered terrible privations. Dir is three marches distant. News has been received that the Chitral garrison was sorely pressed on the 16th, the enemy's mines being carsed to within ten yards of the forts. General Low has ordered Colonel Gateacre on reaching Dir to advance with 500 men at all hazards. The Highlanders are following with supplies. It is reported that the only pass leading to Chitral is impassable for troops owing to snow. April 21. Reports, on which it is believed reliance may be placed, have been received from General Low, on Sunday, that Chitral had been relieved, but whether by Colonel Kelly or Colonel Gateacre it is unknown.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 247, 22 April 1895, Page 2
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