East Pakistan Civil Armed Force

East Pakistan Civil Armed Force
পূর্ব পাকিস্তান বেসামরিক সশস্ত্র বাহিনী
LeaderMaj Gen. Jamshed Khan
Dates of operationApril 1971 — December 1971
AllegiancePakistan
MotivesTo guard strongholds of Pakistani authorities and security forces
Active regionsEast Pakistan
Size
  • 15,000 — 18,000 (April 1971)
  • 25,000 (May 1971)
Allies Pakistan Army
Opponents Mukti Bahini
Indian Armed Forces

East Pakistan Civil Armed Force (EPCAF) was a paramilitary force that operated in East Pakistan. It replaced the East Pakistan Rifles and was being used to guard Dacca and Pakistani strongholds, It evolved from East Pakistan Rifles.


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