1987 Haryana killings

1987 Haryana killings was a massacre of Hindu bus-passengers by Sikh anti-Government militants. It occurred on 7 July, 1987 near Fatehabad, in the northern state of Haryana, India.[1][2]

The militants attacked two buses and killed 34 bus passengers. The militants created roadblock by using a car and a Jeep. They singled out Hindu passengers and dragged them off to shot them to death.[1] The Khalistan Commando Force claimed responsibility for the attacks.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hazarika, Sanjoy (8 July 1987). "34 Hindus Killed in New Bus Raids; Sikhs Suspected". New York Times. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  2. ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19870731-terrorists-kill-bus-passengers-in-punjab-and-haryana-mercilessly-799092-1987-07-31

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