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By Compiled From Wire Service Dispatches With Analysis From Monitor Correspondents Around The World; Edited by Laurent Belsie

April 5, 1983

Thousands of militant Sikhs blockaded roads in the north Indian state of Punjab, paralyzing traffic. It was part of a campaign to win greater autonomy and other concessions from the Indian government. Incidents of violence were reported in several cities, including Mubarakpur and the regional capital, Chandigarh.