CHANDIGARH, India: Mr. Bishambar Dass, President of Hindu militant Shiv Sena wing of Malnot was shot dead by unknown gunmen on the night of Oct. 13. Mr. Bishambar Dass’s murder sparked trouble as Hindus of the town observed strike and took out a procession. The Processionists turned violent and burnt over a dozen Sikh shops, The district administration clamped curfew in the town which is still continuing.

Article extracted from this publication >> October 24, 1986