1984 anti-Sikh riots

The 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots were a series of violent attacks against Sikhs in India, primarily in Delhi, following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984. In the aftermath, thousands of Sikhs were killed, and their homes and businesses were destroyed. The violence was marked by mob actions and, reportedly, complicity or negligence by some authorities. The riots had a profound impact on Sikh communities, leading to long-lasting trauma and tensions in India. The events are often viewed in the context of the broader Sikh struggle for rights and recognition.