1947 Mirpur massacre

The Mirpur massacre refers to a series of violent events that transpired in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, in November 1947, during the early stages of the Indo-Pakistani conflict. Following the partition of British India, tensions escalated between Hindu and Muslim communities, leading to widespread riots and violence across the region. The massacre primarily involved the targeted killing of Hindus and Sikhs by local Muslim militias and tribal forces, which resulted in significant loss of life, widespread displacement, and communal strife. The exact number of casualties remains disputed, though estimates suggest that hundreds to thousands were killed. The Mirpur massacre is often cited as a harrowing example of the communal violence that accompanied the partition, profoundly impacting the demographics and socio-political landscape of the region.