1986 Kashmir riots
| 1986 Kashmir Riots/1986 Anantnag Riots | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir | |
Map showing Indian-administered Kashmir within the larger Kashmir region, with the Kashmir Valley highlighted in green | |
| Location | Anantnag, Kashmir, J&K, India |
| Coordinates | 34°02′00″N 74°40′00″E / 34.0333°N 74.6667°E |
| Date | February 1986 – March 1986 |
| Target | Kashmiri Hindus |
Attack type | Arson, riots, vandalism, looting |
| Deaths | 2,000 |
| Perpetrators | Kashmiri Muslims |
The 1986 Kashmir Riots, also commonly referred to as the 1986 Anantnag Riots, were a series of attacks targeting Kashmiri Hindus in the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India, particularly in Anantnag district.