Partition of India — remarkable stories of escape from ‘horrific violence’
When British colonial rule of India ended in August 1947, the country was divided into two independent states. India was intended to be majority-Hindu and a new state – Pakistan – was created for Muslims.
The division, known as partition, saw millions of Muslims moving to live in Pakistan and millions of Hindus, as well as Sikhs, travelling to settle in India.
But in the rush to shift across new borders .
Some of those caught up in the violence of partition eventually settled in Scotland. Despite starting new, more peaceful lives, they did not forget the scenes they left behind.
Witnessing murder at close quarters
Amrit Paul Kaushal describes a frightening train journey during his migration to India in 1947
Stories from the 1947 Partition of India
A narrow escape from brutal train attack
Mr Dhall remembers a difficult journey and subsequent lucky escape
Stories from the 1947 Partition of India
Hardship and danger
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Sanjeev Kohli and Aasmah Mir tell incredible stories about what happened to people before they moved to Scotland.
70 Years On: The Partition Story
In August 2017 the Â鶹ԼÅÄ marked the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, bringing to life the personal stories behind this historic event.
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