Pakistan Government and its agents here are however continuing efforts. ceaselessly and aggressively, in defeating the cause of Bangladesh and suppressing Bangladesh movements.
7. The news of the proclamation of independent Bangladesh by our leaders, following brutal army action on the peaceful democratic people of our land, ignited a few Bengali souls here who came forward spontaneously to serve the cause of the nation in the manner possible in the existing conditions and within the limited resources. A clandestine Bangladesh Committee called AMORA GROUP' was formed with 'KAMAI* as Chief/Co-coordinator and 'RUMP and 'SUFI', as member to organise operation and coordinate efforts. The first step taken was to apprise the local intellectuals of the real problem-the background of Pakistan, contribution of East Bengal, position of Bengalics, exploitation by West Pakistanis, demand for democracy; election of 1970 and happenings thereafter and the probable solution that would be acceptable to the Bengalis. A comprehensive paper entitled “PAKISTAN-ITS BIRTH AND DEATH” was produced by 'Kamal' for the purpose and distributed among the local leaders. (Copy of this paper has been furnished to our mission in Calcutta.) Simultaneously action was taken to publicize the crisis and the atrocities of West Pakistan army and to project Bangladesh. This was done by contributing a series of articles and letters to the press under different assumed names. An anonymous article titled 'IS ISLAM DEAD' was also contributed by Kamal. This article, published in the Djakarta Times of April 15, 1971, created a sensation. (It is gratifying that this article has got a place in the Bangladesh publications.) Among the other enlightening and thought-provoking articles contributed to the Djakarta Times are: The Role of the U. N. vis-a-vis Bangladesh (by Kamal) Pakistan and the World (by Rumi), Bangladesh Refugees (by Rumi) and -Bengali Revolutions (by Rumi). Besides, Kamal and Rumi contributed a number of letters to the press at different times to keep the issue alive. A number of telegrams were sent by Kamal to the World leaders urging them to stop killing, got release of Bangabandhu and help establish peoples' government in Bangladesh. . Arrangement was made to supply copies of world press news and views to the local press, to distribute Bangladesh newspapers and government publications among the leading papers and important personalities and to furnish copies of news, views and editorials appearing in the local press to the Bangladesh mission in Calcutta. This work is being done regularly by “Rumi\ The cost of operation is being met by a few members (contributors arc Kamal, Rumi, Safri, Ruhani and Badar. Total amount so far contributed would be about US $ 430/-). Humble contribution was made to the Bangladesh funds. Certain amount has been remitted towards payment of subscription for the 'PEOPLE' for some local papers and important personalitics. As a token of our love for our valiant freedom fighters, 90 pieces of warm clothing have been purchased and dispatched. The 'Group' has been trying to intensify its activities for more effective work, it needs encouragement, advice and guidance as well as regular supply publicity material. The Committee has no regular office. Most of the office and typing work is being handled by 'Rumi'. While time is not opportune conditions not favorable for open activity, the Committee could produce better results if it had suitable office, typing, cyclostyling and translation facilities. 'Sufi' was provided with a typewriter and entrusted with the responsibility of submitting periodical reports to our mission in Calcutta and of
