Historical Events tagged with "burunga"

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Military & Warfare

Pakistani Army Slaughter of Hindus in Burunga

May 26th, 1971 53 years ago

In Burunga, Sylhet, the Pakistan Army killed at least 71 Hindus during the Bangladesh Liberation War. This brutal action was part of a wider campaign against other ethnic and religious communities opposed to Pakistani rule. Witnesses reported that families were targeted and homes were set ablaze amidst the chaos of the conflict. These events contributed to the intensification of hostilities during the war.

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