Events tagged with "silchar"

Historical Events tagged with "silchar"

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Police Open Fire on Bengali Language Protesters

May 19th, 1961 63 years ago

At Silchar Railway Station, police opened fire on a crowd of protesters demanding state recognition of the Bengali language. During the clash, 11 individuals lost their lives, drawing considerable attention to the movement. The protestors were advocating for their linguistic rights amidst tensions in Assam, where the demographics had shifted, creating disputes over language and identity.