Rasta Roko Morcha
The Rasta Roko Morcha (Meaning block the roads agitation) was an agitation launched in India by the Akali Dal in April of 1983 under Harchand Singh Longowal as part of Dharam Yudh Morcha.
Rasta Roko Morcha | |
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Part of Dharam Yudh Morcha | |
Location | Kup Kalan, Malerkotla, Punjab, India |
Date | April, 4, 1983 |
Target | Akali Protestors |
Attack type | Shooting |
Injured | 500 Protestors and Police injured |
Victims | 24 or 26 |
Perpetrators | Indian Paramilitary Forces |
Motive | Attempt at stopping Akali Demonstration |
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