✦ History

Part of Bangladesh War of Independence

Operation Searchlight

May 25, 1971 · East Pakistan

The Pakistani army began a planned crackdown on Bengali nationalists in East Pakistan. Soldiers killed many civilians, students and intellectuals, and the attack started the Bangladesh Liberation War.

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Key people

Tajuddin Ahmad participant · Bangladesh Yahya Khan belligerent leader · Pakistan Tikka Khan military commander · Pakistan

Participants