In Burunga, a village in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, the Pakistan Army conducted a mass slaughter of at least 71 Hindus as part of their operations during the Bangladesh Liberation War. This incident occurred amidst larger patterns of violence that were aimed largely at Bengali nationalists and various religious minorities, particularly in the early phases of the conflict that began in March 1971. The targeted community faced direct attacks, and numerous houses were set on fire in a systematic effort to instill fear among the locals. Reports from survivors indicated that the army conducted house-to-house raids, executing men and destroying properties, which left lasting scars on the community.The liberation war was caught in global narratives around colonial legacies and national identity, and the violence inflicted on minority communities highlighted the extent of human rights abuses occurring throughout Bangladesh during this tumultuous period. Specifically, the targeting of the Hindu minority served not only as a military tactic but also as an attempt by the Pakistani state to diminish the population of groups perceived as supporting independence. The atrocities committed against Hindus in Burunga became emblematic of the wider brutality faced by many in Bangladesh during the war, leading to increased international scrutiny and condemnation of Pakistan's actions.