What was pucca qila masscre?

The Pucca Qila Massacre occurred on April 23, 1947, in the city of Amritsar, India, during the period of communal riots leading up to the partition of India. A large group of Sikhs and Hindus, seeking refuge in the Pucca Qila fort, were attacked by armed groups of Muslims. It is estimated that hundreds of people were killed in this violent outbreak. The massacre highlighted the intense communal tensions and violence that marked the partition period.