1994 Kupwara massacre
Kupwara massacre refers to an incident that took place in Kupwara district of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 27 January 1994. The incident took place at 11 am on that day. The Indian army was accused of killing 27 persons and injuring 38 persons which mainly include civilians and some policeman by opening fire randomly in all directions.
| 1994 kupwara massacre | |
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| Part of Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Location | kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Date | 27 January 1994 |
| Target | Civilians and shopkeepers |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Deaths | 27 killed |
| Injured | 38 wounded |
| Perpetrators | Indian Army |
| Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir |
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See also
- 1993 Bijbehara massacre
- 1990 Gawkadal massacre
- 1990 Handwara massacre
- Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir
- 1993 Sopore massacre
1994 Kupwara Massacre: 27 civilians shot dead for 'observing shutdown on Jan 26' https://www.kupwaratimes.org/1994-kupwara-massacre-27-civilians-shot-dead-for-observing-shutdown-on-jan-26/
References
- Kupwara massacre 1994". Archived from the original on 30 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
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- Risingkashmir.com/kupwara-massacre-1994". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
- Kupwara Massacre". Retrieved 27 January 2021.
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