Igani clash

The Țigani clash occurred on January 14, 1919, in the area of Sălaj County between Romanian and Hungarian troops during the Hungarian–Romanian War. The incident involved the 24th Honvéd Infantry Regiment of the Székely Division (Hungarian) and the 16th Infantry Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division (Romanian). It took place near the railway deviation triangle leading to Zalău, with unclear causes despite prior agreements between military commanders.

Romanian troops, including two companies and machine gun sections, were moving to take control of Zalău. The Hungarian forces mined the railway line and stormed a Romanian train near Țigani station. Romanian counterattacks led by Major Gheorghe Rozin eventually forced the Hungarians to retreat beyond the demarcation line.

The clash resulted in 6 deaths, 13 wounded, and 7 missing on the Romanian side. The injured were treated in Zalău's hospital, while the dead were buried with military honors. An investigation led by Romanian General Constantin Neculcea and French General Henry Patey concluded Hungarian authorities were to blame. The municipality of Cluj was ordered to pay financial reparations and erect a monument to honor the victims.

Aftermath saw notable individuals in Zalău arrested, including István Apáthy, who was put on trial. A monument dedicated to the Romanian soldiers was inaugurated in 1920. Major Mihály Gyurotsik's unit was transferred, while his family remained in Zalău.

The clash marked a significant step in Romania's control over Transylvania and highlighted tensions during the post-war period.