Describe the incidence of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

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Describe the incidence of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

Answer

Jallianwalla Bagh incident:

1. On 13 April, Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.

2. On that day a crowd of villagers who had come to Amritsar to attend a fair gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh.

3. Being from outside the city, they were unaware of the martial law that had been imposed.

4. Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and opened fire on the crowd, killing hundreds.