Why were Indians outraged by rowlatt …

In 1919,the Rowlatt Act passed hurriedly through the Imperial Legislative Council, despite the united opposition of the Indian members . This act gave the British govt. Enormous powers to repress political activities. Acc. To this law , political prisoners could be detained in prison without trial for 2 years. GANDHIJI wanted non violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws. Rallies were organised in different cities . Alarmed by the popular upsurge , British administration imposed martial law in Amritsar .On 13th of April 1919, General Dyer fired at the innocent people who gathered in Jallianwala Bagh killing hundreds. As the news spread, crowds took to the streets and there were strikes , clashes with the police and attacks on government buildings.