What the records say
- When
- 24 Apr 1950
- Kind
- Massacre
- Deaths
- 7
- Coordinates
- 24.37° N, 88.58° E
- Description
- prison massacre in Rajshahi
Khapra Ward Massacre
Prison massacre in Rajshahi
Khapra Ward Massacre was a massacre that took place on 24 April 1950 in Rajshahi Central Jail. In this incident, jail authorities opened fire on political prisoners, primarily Communist activists, killing seven prisoners and injuring about 30 others.
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