What happened in the 1978 riots in Sambhal? See this report
The painful story of the terrible riots that took place in Sambhal in 1978. 184 people died in the violence that started on March 29. 25 Hindus were burnt alive in Murarilal’s factory. After the riots there was a massive exodus of Hindus. 45% Hindu population at the time of independence has now reduced to 15-20%. watch video