1986 Hoshiarpur bus massacre

The Hoshiarpur bus massacre occurred on November 8, 1986, in Punjab, India, during a period marked by significant violence related to the Sikh separatist movement. On this day, gunmen ambushed a bus traveling from Hoshiarpur to Jalandhar, targeting Sikh passengers amid escalating tensions in the region. The attack resulted in the deaths of 31 individuals and left several others injured. It was part of a series of violent incidents that characterized Punjab during the 1980s, reflecting the deepening conflict between Sikh militants and Indian security forces. The massacre drew national attention, highlighting the pervasive cycle of violence and leading to further security measures and communal strife in Punjab.