Complaint Regarding Communal Provocation and Disturbance at Amoda Village, Jubbulpore

Sub title : Representation to Deputy Commissioner and telegram on communal tension and violence

Subject: Communal violence | Muslim League representations | Public order | Administrative complaints

Date of publication: 1947

Language: English

Page: 3 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28152

Keyword: Rahim Ali -- District Muslim League -- Jubbulpore -- Communal violence -- 1947 unrest -- Deputy Commissioner -- Muslim League petitions -- Pre-partition India

Abstract: An official typescript complaint submitted by Rahim Ali, Secretary of the District Muslim League, Jubbulpore, to the Deputy Commissioner, Jubbulpore, regarding communal provocation and inflammatory speeches allegedly delivered by Maulana Tahalidar Sohore at Amoda village on 16 February 1947. The document reports threats, fear among Muslims, and danger to public peace. It requests immediate administrative inquiry and preventive action. The item includes a copy of a telegram dated 1 March 1947 reporting knife attacks on Muslims, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, and urging prompt precautionary measures. Copies were forwarded to senior provincial, central authorities, Muslim League leadership, and newspaper editors.

Description: Official record consisting of a typed complaint letter and a copy of a telegram, signed by Rahim Ali, Secretary, District Muslim League, Jubbulpore. The documents include extensive distribution lists to government officials, Muslim League leaders including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and major newspapers. A handwritten note indicates that the telegram was held as objectionable by local authorities. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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