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The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, allowed British authorities to arrest individuals without warrants and detain them without bail, leading to widespread protests, including a strike led by Gandhi. The Amritsar Massacre occurred when General Dyer ordered a shootout on peaceful protesters in Jillianwala Bagh, resulting in approximately 400 deaths and 1200 injuries. Dyer faced trial but was ultimately removed from service without significant punishment.

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