General Dyer (Reginald Dyer)

Reginald Dyer was a British colonial officer known for his role in the 1919 Amritsar Massacre in India, where he ordered troops to open fire on thousands of unarmed protesters, killing hundreds. His actions, aimed at suppressing protests against colonial rule, drew widespread condemnation and highlighted the brutal repression of Indian independence movements. Dyer’s conduct is seen by many as a symbol of colonial cruelty, sparking debates about morality, colonial authority, and human rights during the British Empire's rule in India.