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Decoding World's Most DEVASTATING Genocide in Bangladesh, & Pakistan | Mass Murder of Hindus

www.globalgovernanceinitiative.org www.misfits.bet *** The subcontinent of South Asia has seen its share of political turmoil, violence, and bloodshed, but one of the most devastating and overlooked events in history is the genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) and Pakistan. Often referred to as the 1971 genocide, this event took place during the Bangladesh Liberation War when the Pakistani military, with the support of local collaborators, unleashed brutal violence against the Bengali population, particularly targeting Hindus. The extent of this genocide, marked by mass killings, rapes, and forced displacement, makes it one of the most catastrophic genocides of the 20th century. This article seeks to explore the historical context, the motivations behind the atrocities, the impact on the Hindu population, and the ongoing legacy of this genocide in Bangladesh and Pakistan. We will also discuss how the narrative of this mass murder has been either ignored or underplayed in global discussions on genocide. The Historical Context: A Divided Subcontinent The roots of the genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh can be traced back to the partition of India in 1947. As the British Empire withdrew from the Indian subcontinent, two nations were born: India and Pakistan. Pakistan was divided into two geographically separate regions, East Pakistan (modern-day Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (modern-day Pakistan), with a population divided by ethnic, cultural, and linguistic differences. East Pakistan was predominantly Bengali-speaking, while West Pakistan was dominated by Urdu-speaking Punjabis. The Bengali population, despite forming the majority of Pakistan's total population, was marginalized politically and economically by the ruling elite in West Pakistan. This set the stage for long-standing grievances and dissatisfaction in East Pakistan. The discrimination extended not just in economic and political realms but also in religious and cultural spheres. A significant portion of the Bengali population in East Pakistan was Hindu, a minority community that became the target of religious intolerance and violence from the Muslim-majority West Pakistani leadership. Over time, the seeds of hatred and discrimination grew, setting the stage for the genocide that would occur in 1971. The Lead-Up to the Genocide: Political and Social Tensions By the 1960s, the relationship between East and West Pakistan had become strained. Economic exploitation, political disenfranchisement, and cultural suppression led to growing calls for autonomy in East Pakistan. The situation reached a tipping point when, in the 1970 elections, the Awami League, led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, won an overwhelming majority of seats in the national parliament. The Awami League’s victory was a clear mandate for greater autonomy for East Pakistan, and it sought to restructure Pakistan into a federation that gave more power to its eastern wing. However, the ruling elite in West Pakistan, led by the military government of General Yahya Khan, refused to accept the election results. This refusal ignited widespread protests in East Pakistan, with demands for independence growing louder. On March 7, 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered a historic speech calling for civil disobedience and resistance against the oppressive regime of West Pakistan. The situation escalated when, on the night of March 25, 1971, the Pakistani military launched "Operation Searchlight," a brutal military crackdown on the Bengali population. The operation was aimed at crushing the growing independence movement, but it quickly turned into a campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide, particularly targeting the Hindu minority. The 1971 Genocide: Systematic Targeting of Hindus From the very outset of Operation Searchlight, the Pakistani military and their local collaborators (commonly known as Razakars) specifically targeted Hindus for extermination. Hindus were singled out for their religious identity, with the military viewing them as disloyal to Pakistan and more inclined to support the independence movement in East Pakistan. . Mass Killings and Extermination The Pakistani military employed a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating Hindus. In urban areas, soldiers would go door to door, asking for the religious identity of the residents. If they found Hindus, they were either shot on the spot or taken to execution sites where they were brutally massacred. Thousands of Hindus were killed in such cold-blooded operations, with bodies being dumped in mass graves or rivers. In rural areas, the Pakistani military, often with the help of local collaborators, raided villages with significant Hindu populations. Entire villages were razed to the ground, and the inhabitants were slaughtered en masse. Many Hindus attempted to flee to India, but the roads were littered with corpses as fleeing refugees were frequently attacked by the military.