24) Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre Flashcards
When did this massacre happen ?
Apr 1930 (so 90yrs completed)
Which place did it take place ?
NWFP - related to Khudai Khidmatgars
What happened exactly ?
On April 23, Abdul Ghaffar Khan and other leaders of Khudai were arrested on the basis of a hate speech given by them.
This spurred protests in the town Peshawar especially in this place called Qissa Khawani Bazaar (market area).
British asusual came with the army and killed protesters and drove out the crowds.
Details about Khudai Khidmatgars ?
1) Non violent group in NWFP
2) Headed by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan – Frontier Gandhi
3) This group joined INC in 1929 . This disappointed Muslim league
4) They were called RED SHIRTS - bcoz of their dress