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Remembering the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: A dark chapter in India’s history

The massacre occurred in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, during a period of heightened tension and unrest in India, characterised by the nonviolent struggle for independence led by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress

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Indian visitors gather near the Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs' Memorial. Pic/AFP

Indian visitors gather near the Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs' Memorial. Pic/AFP

On April 13, 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre shook the conscience of India and the world. This tragic event, perpetrated by the British colonial authorities, left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the Indian people, serving as a stark reminder of the brutality of colonial rule.

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