1947 Jammu massacres

The 1947 Jammu massacres refer to a series of brutal sectarian violence and mass killings that took place in the Jammu region of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in October and November 1947. Following the partition of British India, communal tensions escalated, leading to violent confrontations between Hindu and Muslim communities. The violence culminated in the massacre of thousands of Muslims, with estimates ranging from 20,000 to 200,000 casualties. The events were marked by widespread atrocities, including massacres, forced conversions, and displacement. The Jammu massacres contributed to the broader context of communal strife during the partition era, leaving deep scars on the region's social fabric and influencing subsequent political dynamics in Kashmir.