Al-Shams (East Pakistan)

Al-Shams () was a paramilitary force formed in East Pakistan in early 1971 by the Pakistan Army.

Al-Shams is an Arabic word meaning 'The Sun'. Al Shams was Pakistani armed groups formed by the Pakistan Army to fight out and resist Mukti Bahini and support the army in its campaigns in the former East Pakistan provincial region. They engaged in widespread atrocities against Hindu civilians.

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 Al-Badr

Category:1971 in Bangladesh
Category:1971 in Pakistan
Category:Bangladesh Liberation War