Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on this day 99 yrs ago
On April 13, 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar when hundreds of Indians had gathered on the day of Baisakhi. This was in violation of the British General Reginald Dyer's orders, prohibiting the gathering of over four persons. General Dyer sealed off the exits and ordered open fire on the gathering, resulting in an estimated 1,000 casualties. 