In a war never had ever all happened as planned. We must count gains and determine that we won. When Pakistan invaded Indian airspace they were also not on suicidal mission . They must have been dreaming of checkmating Delhi . As Radio Pakistan used to announce (we used to hear from Radio Lahore during war as child and I still recollect) that Pakistan has taken over large areas including Amritsar, most of Punjab and are marching towards Delhi!!. But they actually and eventually failed to realize their dreams (Radio stories were reflection of those dreams only). It was a major victory for India, Indira's plans and expectations (incorporation into India southern part of Pak Occupied Kashmir, destroying Pakistani military for ever so that it should never pose any threat India in future- Indira being quoted by CIA cable to Washington ) from that war might have been too much and pleasant to expect from any war. Saying that the plans were leaked by an insider to affect the outcome is simplistic rationale to think of. This could happen anywhere even if true and it would be more of academic interest only. Setting up moles. is also war game.
"We are afraid that if nothing is done to stop it, East Pakistan will become a Bhutan and West Pakistan will become a Nepal."- Kissinger to Chinese Ambassador on December 10.
Things were not that very simple for such cables (above) to form or alter situation. This may have been one of many many resources which were determining course of action during those two weeks. It would be of interest to go through transcript of meeting on December 10 between Ambassador Huang Hua, Chinese Permanent Representative to the UN and Henry Kissinger (National Security Affairs Ambassador George Bush also there !!). The information and strategies were at far higher plane. Kissinger knew of surrender that day itself (Dec 10) as he informed Chinese.( on spy issue there is interesting part in this document Kissinger telling Huang "..We read that you brought a master spy with you... "
so spy no big deal anywhere.) Check this http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/d239
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