Mukti Bahini

…insurgency became known as the Mukti Bahini (Bengali: “Liberation Force”), which led guerrilla operations with the Indian military’s backing. The West Pakistani army and its local allies also targeted civilians indiscriminately. From May to October 1971 they systematically destroyed villages, collectively punishing civilians for the guerrilla insurgency. It was during…

…a guerrilla force called the Mukti Bahini (Bengali: “Liberation Force”), which attacked Pakistani troops with support from the Indian military.