1994 Kupwara massacre

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
Part of Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir
Location	kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Date	27 January 1994
Target	Civilians and shopkeepers
Attack type	Mass shooting
Deaths	27 killed
Injured	38 wounded
Perpetrators	Indian Army

See also

• 1993 Bijbehara massacre
• 1990 Gawkadal massacre
• 1990 Handwara massacre
• Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir
• 1993 Sopore massacre

References

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