Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Akali Dal Chief Assassinated, Oil Discovered in Assam
Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, a political leader, was killed in Punjab, not long after making a peace deal.
The President and Prime Minister asked everyone to stay united.
Elsewhere, a Congress leader was also killed.
In other news, oil was found in Assam.
These events occurred around the same time, impacting the political landscape of India.
Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, Akali Dal chief, was assassinated in Sherpur village.
The assassination occurred shortly after Longowal signed the Punjab accord with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
The President and Prime Minister condemned the assassination, appealing for unity.
Dev Dutt Khullar, a Congress leader, was shot dead in Jalandhar.
Oil has been discovered in the Rajgarh structure in Upper Assam.
- Who
- Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, President Zail Singh, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Dev Dutt Khullar, Oil India, Nawal Kishore Sharma
- What
- Assassination of Sant Harchand Singh Longowal; Discovery of oil in Assam; Killing of Congress leader.
- When
- August 20, 1985
- Where
- Punjab, India; Jalandhar; Upper Assam
- Why
- Assassination occurred due to political tensions; Oil discovery signifies economic opportunity.
Government
Unknown
Reaction to Assassination
Government
Condemns the assassination
Unknown
Unknown
- Victim
- Sant Harchand Singh Longowal
- Political Party
- Akali Dal (L)
- Location of Assassination
- Sherpur village
- Location of Oil Discovery
- Rajgarh structure, Upper Assam
- Killed Congress Leader
- Dev Dutt Khullar
- Oil Discovery Company
- Oil India
