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US Resolution Seeks to Recognize 1971 Pakistan Atrocities Against Hindus as Genocide
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News18•22-03-2026, 07:37
US Resolution Seeks to Recognize 1971 Pakistan Atrocities Against Hindus as Genocide
•US Congressman Greg Landsman introduces resolution to recognize 1971 Pakistani army actions in East Pakistan as 'war crimes and genocide'.
•The resolution highlights the 'Operation Searchlight' by Pakistani military and Jamaat-e-Islami, targeting Bengali Hindus.
•Approval could increase international pressure on Pakistan and lead to sanctions.
•References the 'Blood Telegram' by then US Consul General Archer Blood, detailing systematic killings of Bengalis and Hindus.
•Resolution condemns indiscriminate massacre of ethnic Bengalis, forced conversions, and sexual slavery, specifically targeting Hindus for elimination.
