Refugees from East Pakistan During Bangladesh Liberation War 1971
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Meherpur, East Pakis April 22 - Seeking Safety - With bundles on their
heads, on East Pakistan refugee group leaves Meherpur, East Pakistan
seeking safety in India. The refugees had to seek safety after Bangla
Desh rebels were forced to retreat by Pakistani government troops on
April 19 1971
Homeless in another land - The latest exodus of refugees from Pakistan
brought thousands over the Indian border to Bongaon, where they already
outnumber the native population. This group has settled in an open field
near Bongaon because the 29 relief camps in the area are filled. Other
homeless Pakistanis continue through Bongaon, on the road to Calcutta
(Kolkata), about 70 miles away.
Beniapol, East Pakistan: General view of East Pakistani refugees sitting
at food distribution center here on the India-East Pakistan border. The
secessionist government of Bangla desh proclaimed its sovreignty in
East Pakistan 4/13 and appealed to "all democratic countries" for
recognition and assistance in the civil war with West Pakistan
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