Operation Barisal

Operation Barisal was a code-name of naval operation conducted by Pakistan Navy intended to free the city of Barisal, East Pakistan from Mukti Bahinis and the dissidents of the Pakistan Defence Forces. It was the part of Operation Searchlight.

Since the starting of Searchlight, the Bahinis had been staging large scale of sabotage missions, disturbing the communications and signals operatives in East Pakistan. The Naval Intelligence found the traced to the city of Barisal, therefore decided to conduct the operation. The Barisal was party of Searchlight to provide logistic support to Pakistan Army, by first deploying the Pakistan Navy's gun boats and navy personnel on grounds.