India - Nepal - Pakistan
Mar. 03, 1947 - Riots In Lahore: Following the British Governor's recent invitation to the Mlim League leader to form a Ministry i the Punjab, Skih and Hindu students paraded the streets of Lahore, India, shouting anti-Pakistan slogans, and brandishing swords and other weapons. In the resultant clashes 15 people were killed and 114 injured. Police were compelled to open fire several times, and there were pitched battles in the streets. Photo Shows: Picture just received by air from India, shows a Police lorry which was set on fire during the riots. On left a policeman is seen putting out flames from the seat of the vehicle which he had pulled out. Note the stones which litter the street
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13159640
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46131823
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