why was martial law imposed in Amritsar ?
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In 1919 gandhiji decided to launch satyagraha against the rowlatt act passed bu the Imperial legislative council. So rallies were organised, workers went on strike and shops close down. Police in amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession, provoking widespread attacks on banks, post office etc. Therefore martial law was imposed and general dyer took command
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to have control on the activities of the leaders
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Local leaders were picked up from amritsar and mahatma gandi was not allowed to enter delhi on 10th april ,the police in amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession ,provoking widespread attacks on banks , post offices and railway stations ,so martial law was imposed
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