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 | |
Location: | kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Date: | 27 January 1994 |
Partof: | Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir |
Target: | Civilians and shopkeepers |
Type: | Mass shooting |
Fatalities: | 27 killed |
Injuries: | 38 wounded |
Perpetrators: | Indian Army |