1987 Lalru bus massacre

The 1987 Lalru bus massacre was a tragic incident that occurred on November 3, 1987, in Lalru, Punjab, India, amidst the violent insurgency in the region. A group of armed militants attacked a bus carrying predominantly Hindu passengers, resulting in the deaths of 18 individuals and numerous injuries. The massacre was part of a larger pattern of sectarian violence during the late 1980s, when the Punjab conflict intensified, leading to widespread fear and social unrest. The incident drew national attention and condemned the escalating extremism in the area, prompting both governmental and societal calls for peace and reconciliation. The Lalru massacre remains a somber reminder of the human cost of communal strife in India.