Investigations and Responsibility of Gujarat Riot 2002
Investigations and Responsibility of Gujarat Riot 2002 The 2002 Gujarat riots, also known as the Gujarat violence or pogrom, were a period of intense inter-communal clashes in the Indian state of Gujarat, primarily targeting the Muslim minority. They began on February 28, 2002, following the Godhra train burning incident on February 27, and lasted for several days of widespread violence, with sporadic outbreaks continuing for months. Official figures report 1,044 deaths (790 Muslims and 254 Hindus), 223 missing, and over 2,500 injured, alongside extensive looting, arson, and reports of sexual violence. Independent estimates, such as the Concerned Citizens Tribunal Report, suggest the death toll could exceed 1,900–2,000, mostly Muslims. The violence displaced up to 150,000 people, many into relief camps, and led to the destruction of thousands of homes and businesses, predominantly Muslim-owned. Multiple probes highlight state complicity but cleared Modi legally: Official Probe...