write a newspaper report on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
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Hint: The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was a heinous oppression by the British troops on the people of India. The Simon Commission was a group of 7 Members of Parliament who was sent from Britain to look into the political conditions of India.
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a) The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: A large crowd had gathered at the enclosed ground of Jallianwalah Bagh on 13th April 1919. People had either gone there to attend the Baisakhi fair or to protest against the British policies in India. General Dyer, the acting Brigadier- General blocked all the exits and ordered open fire on unarmed civilians, killing 379 people and injuring around 12,00. People could not escape since the exits were blocked. According to Dyer, his aim was to teach the satyagrahis a lesson. This led to a nationwide protest in India.