The Hashimpura massacre occurred amid escalating communal tensions in Uttar Pradesh, India, during the late 1980s. On May 22, 1987, police conducted a crackdown in the Hashimpura locality of Meerut in response to violent riots that had erupted in the area. As the situation intensified, the Provincial Armed Constabulary was deployed, and it was during this operation that the police rounded up local Muslim men. Reports indicate that 42 men were taken to a remote location outside the city, where they were executed. Survivors and witnesses recounted the traumatic events, detailing how individuals were forced into police vehicles, never to return.The massacre was part of a broader pattern of communal violence that plagued various parts of India during this period. Allegations of systemic discrimination against Muslims fueled tensions and resentment, and the police action was viewed as both a retaliatory strike and a systematic targeting of the community. The incident not only brought to light the fragile state of communal relations but also intensified the calls for police accountability and justice for the victims’ families. The aftermath saw significant protests, leading to demands for an inquiry and action against those responsible for the killings.