Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 107th Anniversary Observed
Why in the news
On 13 April 2026, India remembered the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre at Amritsar, Punjab, on its 107th anniversary. Tributes reaffirmed values of peace, justice and human rights.
Key facts
- Date and place: 13 April 1919 (Baisakhi), Amritsar.
- Cause: a gathering of unarmed civilians, protesting against the Rowlatt Act, was fired upon on the orders of Reginald Dyer.
- Death toll: official records say at least 379; the real number is believed to be higher.
- Inquiry: the Hunter Commission, headed by William Hunter, was set up in 1919.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year of event | 1919 |
| Anniversary in 2026 | 107th |
| Official toll | At least 379 |
| Inquiry body | Hunter Commission |
Exam angle
- Link the massacre with the Rowlatt Act protests and the Baisakhi gathering.
- Keep the names straight: Dyer ordered the firing; Hunter chaired the inquiry.
- Anniversary arithmetic: 2026 minus 1919 equals 107.