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Sree Angan massacre
Sree Angan massacre () refers to the massacre of Bengali Hindu monks of Sree Angan monastery in Faridpur on 21 April 1971. Eights monks were killed by the Pakistan Army in the massacre.
Background.
Sree Angan is a Hindu ashram of the Mahanam Sampradaya order of Vaishnavism, in the Goalchamat locality of Faridpur town.
Killings.
On 21 April, the Pakistan army landed in Faridpur. From Dhaka they crossed the Padma at Goalundo Ghat and proceeded towards Faridpur. Around evening as they were
Court reduced the verdict from death penalty to life imprisonment, the victims and the residents of Bakchar village were unhappy with it.
See also.
- Char Bhadrasan massacre
- Hasamdia massacre
- Ishangopalpur massacre
- Sree Angan massacre