Daily Report on Communal Violence and Relief Work in Bombay Addressed to M. A. Jinnah

Sub title : Account of Stabbings, Police Actions, and Peace Efforts

Subject: Communal violence in Bombay | Stabbing incidents | Police response | Relief Committee work

Date of publication: 1947

Language: English

Page: 2.p

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28537

Keyword: M. A. Jinnah -- Bombay communal violence 1947 -- Stabbing incidents -- Police actions -- Relief Committee -- Peace efforts -- Nagpada

Abstract: This document is a detailed daily report from a Muslim League relief worker or official in Bombay, likely addressed to M. A. Jinnah. Dated 4 January 1947, it describes the author's activities: attempting to meet with police officials, discussing the release of innocent Muslim boys, drafting pending matters, meeting with Hon’ble Mr. Pakwasa, and touring affected areas like Kamathipura, Nagpada, and Parel to coordinate relief and peace efforts. The report highlights specific incidents: 27 arrests related to a stabbing in Nagpada, 8 stabbing cases across multiple areas, police firing in Parel, and a total of 45 arrests. It criticizes uncooperative mill managers who endanger Muslim workers' lives and notes the failure of some Congress members to engage in peacekeeping. The report underscores the tense, violent atmosphere in Bombay on the eve of Partition.

Description: A first-hand report detailing communal violence, police measures, and relief activities in Bombay, illustrating the precarious security situation and Muslim League's on-ground response shortly before Partition. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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