Bhimnali massacre
| Bhimnali massacre ভীমনলী হত্যাকান্ড | |
|---|---|
| Part of Bangladesh genocide | |
| Location | Bhimnali, Barisal, Bangladesh |
| Date | 22 May 1971 (UTC+6:00) |
| Target | Bengali Hindus |
| Weapons | Firearms |
| Deaths | 15 |
| Perpetrators | Peace Committee |
The Bhimnali Massacre was a massacre of 15 Bengali Hindus in Bhimnali, Barisal by Pakistani forces. On 22 May 1971 local collaborators attacked the village of Nali in Barisal district of Bangladesh. The Bengali Hindu villagers resisted with spears and shields. However, they were soon overpowered by the collaborators, who shot dead 15 villagers.