Archive · 11 Jun 2025
1985 News: Peacock Deaths, Border Clashes, and Punjab
In June 1985, several events occurred.
About 100 peacocks died from suspected poisoning, leading to arrests.
Assam and Nagaland police clashed at the border, resulting in many casualties.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi discussed potential political solutions with the Akali Dal for Punjab.
Evidence was presented in court against suspects in Indira Gandhi's murder case.
Approximately 100 peacocks died in Jhabua district due to suspected pesticide poisoning.
Police arrested three farmers in connection with the peacock deaths.
At least 25 police personnel were killed in Assam-Nagaland border clashes.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi noted the Akali Dal's interest in a political solution in Punjab.
Evidence was presented against suspects in the Indira Gandhi murder case.
- Who
- Police, farmers, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and Assam and Nagaland officials.
- What
- Peacocks poisoned, police clashed at the border, Punjab and Indira Gandhi murder case discussions.
- When
- June 1985.
- Where
- Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh; Assam-Nagaland border; and Delhi.
- Why
- Peacocks died from poisoning, clashes due to disputes, political negotiations for solutions.
Akali Dal
Indian Government
Punjab Conflict
Akali Dal
Seeking political solutions.
Indian Government
Extending friendship and acceding to demands.
- Peacock Deaths
- Approx. 100
- Location of Peacock Deaths
- Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh
- Border Clash Location
- Merapani on the Assam-Nagaland border
- Police Casualties
- At least 25
- Indira Gandhi Murder Case Suspects
- Satwant Singh, Balbir Singh, and Kehar Singh