Akhrota is a small village in Tehsil Sialkot. Before 15th August 1947 there was peace among all communities. After it Muslims of neighbouring villages started propaganda against Hindus and Sikhs. Panic prevailed in village Akhrota but local Muslims guaranteed the protection. On 10.11.47 at 11 A.M., a sudden mob of Muslims of the neighbouring villages and the local armed with deadly weapons raided the village. They looted the property of Hindus and Sikhs. 9 persons were killed. Harbans Lal deponent No.1 was seriously injured. He got five injuries on the hands and head. Two young girls were abducted. The attack was stopped by the intervention of local Syeds. Ram Chand deponent No. 2 was a good runner and ex-service man. He ran from the village stealthily, as it was three miles from Sialkot District Head-quarters, and informed the Deputy Commissioner of the situation. Thereupon he succeeded in bringing the military there for the evacuation. They evacuated the survivors and put them in the Sialkot Camp and after a few days they were brought to Amritsar.

Keywords	India Pakistan Muslims Hindus Gian Chaud Sialkot Camp
Ministry/ Department/ Residency	MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (REHABILITATION DIVISION)
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From Year / Date (YYYY-MM-DD)	1948
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