Today marks 100 years of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that dates back to 1919 when British troops fired on thousands of unarmed people gathered for a peaceful protest in Amristar.
At least 400 people were killed after some 50 British soldiers opened fire within the walled enclosure in Jallianwala Bagh, still pocketed with bullet marks from 100 years ago. The massacre was a symbol of colonial cruelty and was, earlier this week, condemned by British Prime Minister Theresa May in the parliament. She referred to the tragedy as "shameful scar on British Indian history". The Prime Minister however, did not issue a formal apology.
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi visited the memorial and paid his respects. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, is to later visit Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial to pay his tributes. Hundreds had held a candlelight march in Amristar on Friday evening to mark the tragic day.
