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283. Partition: East Pakistan Becomes Bangladesh (Part 6)

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The Prelude to Operation Searchlight: A Breakdown of Power

This chapter explores the escalating conflict between Yahya Khan and Mujib following the elections, as the tension leads to a violent military crackdown on the Bengali population. It vividly illustrates the onset of Operation Searchlight and the immediate repercussions of this brutal operation.

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