Singapore, Mar, 31.
Indian reinforcements thelude labis, Mussulmans, Rajputs Dogras as well as troops from Indian states in both north and south Tndla, After announcing the arrivals, Sit Robert Brooke-Popham declared 'Our greatly increased. strength In the Far East is a threat to no one, but on the other hand it is a great stabilizing force and influence' for peace. Already India and Australia have sent strong forces to this area, and they are continuing to play. a most important part In maintaining the status quo in the Far East, "IL is a cause of considerable satis. faction to be able to record that the situation in. other theatres of war 4 $0 favourable that forces from far distant as the United Kingdom can not only be spared for service this area' but can be transported safely in spite of the concentrated sen and alr campaign waged against our Sea communications throughout the world.
'Hundreds of Indians were at the dockside to welcome the Indian troops, who' appeared extremely. ft, An object of special note on the deck of one transport was 'a rever= fenily guarded Granth Sahik' (Sacred Scriptures of the Sikhs), which was escorted ashore with due ceremony, Reuter.
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