Godhra Incident: The Godhra train burning of 2002 was a devastating event that shook the Indian state of Gujarat and the nation as a whole.
The incident took place on February 27, 2002, when a group of Hindu pilgrims were travelling on the Sabarmati Express train from Ayodhya to Ahmedabad.
A group of Muslim protestors stopped the train at the Godhra railway station and set fire to one of the carriages. This led to the deaths of 59 people, most of whom were Hindu pilgrims.
The Godhra Incident was one of the darkest chapters in the history of Gujarat.
The incident sparked off a wave of communal violence across the state, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 people, mostly Muslims.
The situation deteriorated rapidly, with mobs roaming the streets, attacking people, and burning down homes, and shops.
The Godhra train burning was a tragedy that divided communities and left scars that are still visible today.
In the years since the incident, there have been efforts to promote peace and reconciliation between the Hindu and Muslim communities in Gujarat.
However, the wounds of the past are still fresh, and the legacy of the Godhra tragedy continues to shape the political and social landscape of the state.