1947–1948 Rajouri massacre

The Rajouri massacre refers to a series of violent events that occurred in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir between November 1947 and January 1948, during the initial phase of the Indo-Pakistani conflict following the partition of British India. This conflict was marked by communal tensions that erupted into brutal sectarian violence. The massacre predominantly involved the killing of Hindu and Sikh civilians by armed groups, including tribal militias and Pakistani forces, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement. Estimates suggest that thousands were killed, with many more fleeing to safer areas. The Rajouri massacre is remembered as a tragic chapter in the region's tumultuous history, impacting communal relations and influencing subsequent geopolitical dynamics in Kashmir.