I apologize for the incorrect response in my previous message. The Hunter Commission was not appointed after the Jalianwallabagh massacre. I appreciate your understanding.

The Hunter Commission, officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was appointed in response to the Rowlatt Act and the violent protests that followed in India. The Rowlatt Act, enacted by the British government in 1919, authorized the government to arrest and detain individuals without trial, sparking widespread protests and opposition from the Indian population.

In April 1919, a peaceful protest meeting was organized in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab, against the Rowlatt Act. British Brigadier General Reginald Dyer, without warning or prior announcement, ordered his troops to open fire on the gathering, resulting in a brutal massacre. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more were injured.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre led to a significant outcry both in India and internationally. The British government faced severe criticism for the actions of General Dyer and the massacre itself. In response to the public outrage and demands for an inquiry, the British government appointed the Hunter Commission.

The Hunter Commission, led by British judge Sir William Hunter, was tasked with investigating the causes and consequences of the massacre. The commission visited Amritsar, gathered evidence, and interviewed witnesses to determine the facts surrounding the incident.

The Hunter Commission`s report, released in 1920, acknowledged the severity of the massacre and criticized General Dyer`s actions. However, it stopped short of holding him fully accountable for his actions, leading to further discontent and dissatisfaction among the Indian population.

Overall, the Hunter Commission was appointed specifically in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and played a significant role in documenting the events and consequences of the tragic incident.