Razakars (Pakistan)
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Not to be confused with Razakars (Hyderabad).
The Razakar (Urdu: رضا کار, literally "volunteer"; Bengali: রাজাকার) was an East Pakistani paramilitary force organised by General Tikka Khan in then East Pakistan, now called Bangladesh, during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The force committed war crimes during the war including massacring civilians, looting, and rape.[1]
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Razakar | |
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Active | 1971 |
Country | Pakistan |
Allegiance | Pakistan |
Type | Internal Security, Law Enforcement |
Size | 30,000–40,000 |
Garrison/HQ | Khulna, Kushtia, Savar |
Nickname(s) | Razakar Bahini |
Engagements | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Tikka Khan |
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