Ex-navy official Shahid Karimullah vehemently refuted accusations of genocide against the Pakistan Army during the 1971 Pakistan-India war.
The retired naval officer shed light on the lesser-known atrocities committed by Mukti Bahini terrorists in East Pakistan, asserting that their actions went unnoticed by the public.
Admiral Karimullah clarified that the Mukti Bahini terrorists, who were trained by India, engaged in gross violations of human rights, including mass killings of West Pakistanis, particularly Biharis.
He highlighted the circumstances of the conflict, stating that the Pakistan Army had to take control from eastern cities to border regions due to Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman's rebellion against the government.
Contrary to the accusations, Admiral Karimullah maintained that the unintended loss of life and financial losses during the operation were not as severe as currently portrayed.
He emphasised the importance of concrete evidence before levelling accusations and argued that the Pakistan Army had not committed genocide.
The retired admiral also referenced Sharmila Bose, an Indian and Bengali author, whose book provides accurate facts, disproving the allegations of human rights violations against the Pakistan Army.
The interview aimed to challenge the prevailing narrative surrounding the 1971 conflict and shed light on the complexities of the situation.
