1998 Wandhama massacre

The Wandhama massacre refers to the tragic killing of 23 Kashmiri Hindu Pandits in the village of Wandhama, located in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India, on January 25, 1998. This incident marked one of the most heinous acts of violence during the ongoing conflict in the region, which has seen significant tension and violence between various communities. The victims, primarily from the Pandit community, were brutally murdered in their homes, leading to widespread outrage and condemnation. The massacre not only instigated an exodus of Hindus from the Kashmir Valley but also highlighted the increasing vulnerability of minority communities amid the conflict. Subsequently, the incident became a pivotal point in discussions surrounding communal violence and the plight of displaced communities in Kashmir.