1964 Calcutta riots
| 1964 Calcutta riots | |
|---|---|
| Part of Religious violence in India | |
| Location | Calcutta (presently known as Kolkata) |
| Date | January 1964 |
| Target | Muslims |
| Deaths | Official: 264 (mostly Muslims)
Unofficial estimates: 100-500 |
| Injured | 430+ |
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The 1964 Calcutta riot was a religious riot that occurred in January 1964 and spread throughout the city of Calcutta. This event was the first intense religious violence in the city since the 1946 riots.
The violence included attacks resulting in bloodshed, property destruction, and organized looting, which led to the death of at least 264 people, according to official records. Unofficial estimates of casualties ranged from 100 to 500. Reports indicated that as many as 70,000 Muslim residents fled their homes.