London, May 29. RITISH forces in Itag are advancing towards Baghdad, it was officially announced here today.
The rebels are cutting the banks of irrigation canals and flooding the roads in an effort to stop the British advance—Reuter.
Delhi, May 29.
A visitor to Basrah would be ssu prised (in view of enemy broadcasts from Baghdad) to find the town peace ful, says an acount received in Sim! from an oMclal eye-witness at Basrah, However, the presence of soldier: in the streets and of camps around Basrah and Ashabr indicate that these were troubled areas. The presence fof strong forces of Indian troops, Basrah expedited the return of order and the people have been able to re sume their daily lives, save-the report.
On May 7 steps were taxon to store order in Ashahr which had seen reaps enter the town simultaneously by road. and naval vesstis carly in the morning, and all important objectives were secured, By the follow. ing day, the whole area had been successfully occupied without further opposition. Behaviour of the troops In earning out the operations was.
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