On February 25–26, 2009, a rebellion erupted at the Bangladesh Rifles headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka. By the time the compound was brought under government control, 74 people were dead, including 57 army officers serving on deputation with the BDR. The victims included the force’s director general, Major General Shakil Ahmed, and members of several officers’ families. Bodies were concealed in mass graves and drains, while some victims reportedly suffered torture and mutilation.