2001 Kot Charwal massacre

The Kot Charwal massacre refers to a tragic incident that occurred on March 23, 2001, in the village of Kot Charwal, located in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. During this violent episode, a group of unidentified militants targeted and killed a number of civilians, primarily belonging to the Hindu community. The massacre was part of a larger pattern of violence in the region, marked by ongoing conflict between separatist militants and Indian security forces. The event drew widespread condemnation from various quarters, including human rights organizations and local political leaders. It highlighted the persistent ethnic and sectarian tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The Kot Charwal massacre is remembered as a tragic reminder of the toll of communal violence and the ongoing struggle for peace in one of India’s most contentious areas.