On 1st February 1948, mass anti-Brahmin massacres sponsored by the Indian National Congress engulfed many parts of Bombay Presidency. Goons hired by the followers of ‘Non-Violence’ swooped down on innocent Brahmins and burnt down their houses, offices and business establishments. In Bombay, 15 Brahmins were killed while in Poona, 55 lost their lives in this violence. The rioting was severe in the South Bombay regions of Satara, Belgaum and Kolhapur where over 3000 Brahmins were killed.
