Anderson Bridge massacre

Anderson Bridge massacre (Bengali: অ্যান্ডারসন সেতুর হত্যাকাণ্ড) refers to the massacre of Hindu passengers on the Anderson Bridge on 12 February 1950.

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Anderson Bridge massacre
অ্যান্ডারসন সেতুর হত্যাকাণ্ড
LocationAnderson Bridge, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
Date12 February 1950 (UTC+6:00)
TargetBengali Hindus
Attack type
mass murder, massacre
WeaponsSwords, Machetes
Perpetratorsalleged to be East Bengal authorities
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