Bengali American Gang Conflict in DFW (Phase 1)
Part of Bengali American Gang Conflict in the US
DateJanuary 1986 – March 3, 1994
Location
DFW metroplex and surrounding areas
Belligerents
Bengal Tiger Militia (January 1986 – )
Bengal Arms Association of Texas (March 1988 – )
National Conference Brigades (December 1988 – August 1993)
Bangla Brotherhood Arlington (January 1990 – )
Individual security outfits
Various Armed Gangs
* Texas Bloods
* Texas Crips
* Gangster Disciples
* Surenos
* Bandidos
Other armed groups
Supported by:
* Bengali American Nationalists League
* American Advocacy Conference for Bangladesh
* Harmadi Militia Alliance America
Strength
BTM: 20-50
BAAT: 25
Peace Brigades: ~10-30
BBA: ~15
Total: ~150-200
~25,000 Gang Members
Casualties and losses
BAAT: 4 killed, 7 arrested
Peace Brigades: 2 killed, 3 injured
BBA: 1 killed, 2 arrested
BTM: 14 killed, 30+ injured, 17 arrested
Total: 25+ killed, 33+ injured, 26+ arrested (including other outfits)
45+ killed
80+ injured
Bengali Civilians: 22 killed, 85+ injured (out of a total population of ~1500)
Others: Unknown
Total: 100-125+ estimated