Violence during Partition

Violence during Partition refers to the widespread communal rioting, massacres, and forced displacements that occurred when British India was divided into India and Pakistan in 1947. Religious tensions between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs intensified, leading to brutal conflicts, loss of lives, and the displacement of millions of people along religious lines. Entire communities were attacked, homes destroyed, and families separated as people sought safety in new borders. This violence was fueled by political uncertainty, fear, and deep-rooted communal animosities, making Partition one of the most traumatic events in South Asian history.