Description : What is referred to as the ‘Great Calcutta Killing’? -SST 10th
Last Answer : On the Direct Action Day' 16th August, 1946 a section of the people in Calcutta went on a rampage, arson, looting and murder. Nearly 5,000 people were killed and 15,000 injured. ... League and the British administration remained paralyzed. This episode is known as the Great Calcutta Killing'.