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Sashanka S. Banerjee

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Articles Written By Sashanka S. Banerjee

the true story of india s decision to release 93 000 pakistani pows after 1971 war

The True Story of India's Decision to Release 93,000 Pakistani POWs After 1971 War

Indira Gandhi's biggest worry after the surrender of Pakistan in 1971 was the safety of Mujibur Rahman. The release of Pakistani POWs was the price Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (and the ISI) extracted for the safe return of the Bangladeshi leader.

as bangladesh became free on dec 16 1971 a secret london conclave mooted balochistan s liberation

As Bangladesh Became Free on Dec 16, 1971, a Secret London Conclave Mooted Balochistan's Liberation