A typical scene on the main road between Lahore. Pakistan, and Ferozopore. India, as many thousands of Sikh-Hindu refugees trekked from Lahore into India, carrying with them their belongings. There was no rest for the weary during the long trek eastwards on August 27. and many of the refugees were killed during clashes with Moslems as they moved out of Pakistan to “safe” areas. Moslems also were travelling from many parts of India towards Lahore. (A.P. Photo)
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22439, 20 September 1947, Page 5
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77A typical scene on the main road between Lahore. Pakistan, and Ferozopore. India, as many thousands of Sikh-Hindu refugees trekked from Lahore into India, carrying with them their belongings. There was no rest for the weary during the long trek eastwards on August 27. and many of the refugees were killed during clashes with Moslems as they moved out of Pakistan to “safe” areas. Moslems also were travelling from many parts of India towards Lahore. (A.P. Photo) Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22439, 20 September 1947, Page 5
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