Archive · 15 Jun 2025
1991 Punjab Train Attacks: A Dark Chapter in Indian History
In 1991, in Punjab, India, terrorists attacked trains, killing many people.
The terrorists targeted trains, stopping them and shooting passengers.
On one day in June, they killed over 100 people in two train attacks and also killed a politician.
The attacks were planned before the elections.
These attacks were a part of ongoing violence in the region at that time, leading to unrest and the cancellation of elections.
In June 1991, Khalistani terrorists attacked two trains in Punjab, resulting in the deaths of 110 passengers.
In the first attack, 62 passengers were killed near Baddowal, and in the second, 48 died near Qila Rajan; both incidents targeted train passengers.
On the same day, Khalistani terrorists killed 11 other people, including an Assembly candidate.
The attacks occurred shortly after the Lok Sabha elections and prompted the cancellation of the Punjab polls.
Another train attack in December 1991 resulted in 49 deaths of Hindu passengers, highlighting the ongoing violence.
- Who
- Khalistani terrorists targeted train passengers, political figures, and civilians.
- What
- Khalistani terrorists attacked trains and individuals, resulting in mass casualties and political unrest.
- When
- June and December 1991
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- The attacks were aimed at destabilizing Punjab and disrupting democratic processes.
Victims' Families
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Justice and Condemnation
Victims' Families
Demanded justice for victims and condemnation of the terrorist acts.
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- Date of Attacks
- June 15, 1991 and December 26, 1991
- Location
- Punjab, India
- Perpetrators
- Khalistani terrorists
- Targets
- Train passengers, including Hindus, and political figures
- Total Fatalities (June)
- 110 train passengers and 11 others
- Total Fatalities (December)
- 49
- Reason for Elections
- Lok Sabha elections