As the nation celebrated the joy of freedom on August 15, 1947, Rampur was under curfew due to ongoing violence. The unrest led to the tragic loss of more than two dozen lives, including several police personnel. The troublemakers even set fire to the High Court building and engulfed the state’s Home Minister’s car in flames.
Highlights:
Rampur remained under the rule of Nawabs for nearly two centuries.
The people of Rampur gained independence in 1949, two years after the nationwide celebration.
The violence resulted in the loss of over two dozen lives, with more than a dozen casualties, including police officers.
Calls for integrating Rampur into Pakistan were raised during the unrest.
