During Hindu–Muslim rioting in Meerut, India, 19 members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary allegedly massacred 42 Muslims and dumped their bodies in water canals.

Religious violence in India

Religious violence in India includes acts of violence by followers of one religious group against followers and institutions of another religious group, often in the form of rioting. Religious violence in India has generally involved Hindus and Muslims.

Meerut

Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India

Meerut is a city that serves as the administrative headquarters of Meerut district and lies in Western Uttar Pradesh. The city lies in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is part of the National Capital Region (NCR). Meerut is located 80 km (50 mi) northeast of the national…

State Armed Police Forces

Indian police units

The State Armed Police Forces of India are the police units established for dealing with serious law and order situations requiring a higher level of armed expertise than normal. The State Armed Police Forces exist in addition to the ordinary police services of the various…

Hashimpura massacre

1987 mass killing of Muslim youths by police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

The Hashimpura massacre was the killing of 42 Indian Muslim men by police on or around 22 May 1987 near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh state, India, during the 1987 Meerut communal riots. Around 19+ personnel of the Provincial Armed Constabulary rounded up 42 Indian Muslim youths from…