Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Five Killed in Delhi Riots 40 Years Ago
A long time ago, on July 27, 1986, some people in Delhi got very angry about something that happened in Punjab.
They started fighting and hurting people, and five people died.
Many shops and houses were set on fire, and the government had to send soldiers to stop the fighting.
The leaders promised to catch the people who started the trouble.
Five people were killed and 45 injured in Delhi riots on July 27, 1986.
Mobs protested against killings in Muktsar, Punjab, leading to violence in Tilak Nagar.
Houses, shops, and vehicles were set on fire, and stone-throwing incidents were reported.
An indefinite curfew was imposed, and the army was deployed to control the situation.
The Home Ministry asked the Punjab Chief Minister to take immediate steps to nab the culprits.
- Who
- Mobs protesting against killings in Punjab
- What
- Riots and violence in Delhi
- When
- July 27, 1986
- Where
- Tilak Nagar and adjoining areas of West Delhi
- Why
- Protesting against killings at Muktsar in Punjab
Government Response
Public Outrage
Government Action
Government Response
The government imposed an indefinite curfew and deployed the army to control the situation.
Public Outrage
The public demanded immediate justice and stricter measures to prevent such incidents.
- Date
- July 27, 1986
- Location
- Tilak Nagar, West Delhi
- Casualties
- 5 killed, 45 injured
- Incidents
- Arson, stone-throwing, and violence
- Government Response
- Indefinite curfew, army deployment, flag march
- Home Ministry Action
- Asked Punjab Chief Minister to nab killers