In the state of Assam in 1983 the Nellie massacre occurred . Nearly 1,800 Muslims of Bengali origin were slaughtered by Lalung tribespeople ( also known as Tiwa ) at a village called Nellie . It has been described as one of the most severe massacres since World War II with the majority of victims being women and children , as a result of the actions of the Assam Movement
Nellie massacre
Nellie massacre
Violence against Muslims in India