Massacre

Bhimnali massacre

22 May 1971 · 22.22° N, 89.94° E

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When
22 May 1971
Kind
Massacre
Deaths
15
Coordinates
22.22° N, 89.94° E
Description
1971 Bangladesh genocide

Bhimnali massacre

1971 Bangladesh genocide

The Bhimnali Massacre was a massacre of 15 Bengali Hindus in Bhimnali, Barisal by Pakistani forces. On 22 May 1971 local collaborators attacked the village of Nali in Barisal District of Bangladesh. The Bengali Hindu villagers resisted with spears and shields. However, they were soon overpowered by the collaborators, who shot dead 15 villagers.

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