Tomorrow marks the sixth anniversary of one of the most deadly communal riots in post independent India's history. It all started when a train compartment carrying Hindu activists and pilgrims was allegedly set on fire at Godhra station in Gujarath. The incident sparked communal riots which resulted in deaths of about 1000 people (mostly Muslims) across the state of Gujarath. An inquiry led by Supreme Court judge Umesh Chandra Banerjee, found that the fire started accidentally. Numerous cases related to the riots are still pending in courts due to witnesses either turning hostile or lack of evidence.
Read more about what happened on the day by clicking Godhra Riots
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