In 1971, he was stationed in East Pakistan and took participation in violent civil war, followed by the war with India in East. He was promoted as Lieutenant and served as commanding officer of gunboat, participating in various operations against the Indian Army and Mukti Bahini. After the surrender of Eastern Command was announced, he was subsequently taken war prisoner and was seriously wounded. His gallantry actions won him the Sitara-e-Jurat which was given to him in 1972, following his repatriation. It took him to years for his full recovery before resuming his military service.