Bangladesh Islamist Group Blames India for 1971 Intellectual Killings

Decades after Bangladesh’s independence, a shocking accusation resurfaces. Did India play a hidden role in the 1971 massacre of intellectuals?

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2025 December 15 . 7:33 PM

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Bangladesh Islamist Group Blames India for 1971 Intellectual Killings

Fifty-four years after Bangladesh’s independence, the killings of intellectuals in December 1971 remain unsolved. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has now accused India of orchestrating the murders as part of a deliberate plan. The group’s secretary general, Mia Golam Parwar, claims evidence of Indian involvement exists in writings by prominent Indian authors.

Speaking recently, Parwar alleged that the surrender of Pakistani forces was intentionally delayed by two days under Indian direction. During this period, he claims, intellectuals were systematically targeted and killed. He insists those murdered were pro-independence but opposed to India’s political influence and its local allies.

The allegations revive long-standing questions about the 1971 killings, though no concrete proof of Indian involvement has emerged. Parwar’s demands for an investigation and improved security reflect ongoing concerns about historical accountability. The issue continues to strain discussions on justice and bilateral relations.