Bangladesh to investigate 2009 paramilitary mutiny massacre
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Dhaka says it will probe the botched mutiny, including the role of alleged ‘foreign’ backers.
Bangladesh has ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 paramilitary mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged “foreign” backers, the inquiry chief said.
The mutineers stole thousands of weapons from the headquarters of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) paramilitary force before embarking on a killing spree in the barracks in February 2009.
The uprising quickly spread, with thousands of soldiers seizing weapons and pledging allegiance to the mutineers.
The army crushed the mutiny, leaving 74 dead, including 57 army officials.
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Dhaka says it will probe the botched mutiny, including the role of alleged ‘foreign’ backers.
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