Archive · 2 Jul 2025
1985: India-Pakistan Talks, Bombings, and Air Chief's Death
Several incidents occurred on July 2, 1985.
In New Delhi, India, Pakistan officials met for talks.
Air Chief Marshal Katre passed away in New Delhi due to a heart attack.
Explosions happened at airports in Rome and Madrid.
In Rome, the explosion was at the international terminal, while in Madrid, a bomb went off in an office.
In Gujarat, India, a riot led to police firing, resulting in casualties.
India-Pakistan talks were held in New Delhi.
Air Chief Marshal Laxman Madhav Katre died of a heart attack in New Delhi.
An explosion at the Rome airport's international terminal injured at least six people.
A bomb exploded in Madrid, killing one and injuring 12 others.
One person died and six others were injured in police firing in Gujarat.
- Who
- Pakistan and Indian officials, Air Chief Marshal Laxman Madhav Katre, Police, Rioters.
- What
- Talks between India and Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal's death, Airport explosions, Riot in Gujarat.
- When
- July 2, 1985
- Where
- New Delhi, Rome, Madrid, Gujarat
- Why
- Reasons for the events are not mentioned in the text.
- India-Pakistan Talks Location
- New Delhi
- Air Chief Death
- New Delhi
- Air Chief Cause
- Heart attack
- Rome Airport
- International Terminal
- Madrid Bombing Location
- British Airways and Trans World Airlines offices
- Gujarat Violence Location
- Prantij town