Who was responsible for Godhra?

Maulvi Husain Haji Ibrahim Umarji, a cleric in Godhra, and a dismissed Central Reserve Police Force officer named Nanumiyan were presented as the “masterminds” behind the arson. After 24 extensions, the commission submitted its final report on 18 November 2014.

Why train was set on fire in Godhra?

A study conducted by the Gujarat Forensic Science Laboratory report states that the fire was due to the inflammable liquid emptied by the attackers into the coach. Furthermore, the fire got initiated from inside as a result there were very less burn marks on the outside of the coach below the windows.

Who is the main accused of Godhra Kand?

Rafiq Bhatuk
Rafiq Bhatuk, an alleged key conspirator in the 2002 Godhra train burning case , has been arrested by police. He was on the run for as many as 19 years before being arrested from Godhra.

What is Godhra issue?

The burning train on February 27, 2002 – and the lies and false narratives built around it – kept Narendra Modi in power in Gujarat, and started him on the road to becoming the prime minister of India.

Was Godhra train burning an accident?

On 27 February 2002, through the day, Godhra District Collector told several media organisations that “the incident was not pre-meditated, it was an accident.”

Where is Babu Bajrangi today?

He was sentenced to life term imprisonment by a special court for his role in masterminding the Naroda Patiya massacre in which 97 Muslims were murdered including 36 women, 26 men and 35 children. The Supreme Court of India granted him bail on medical grounds in March 2019.

Who was responsible for Godhra train burning Quora?

Gujarat riots started on 27 February, 2002. Sabarmati Express(carrying many hindu pilgrims) was burned down in Godhra. The masterminds were- Maulvi Husain Haji Ibrahim Umarji and CRPF officer Nanumiya. 59 people were burned to death.

Who burnt the train in Godhra Quora?

Kuldip Nayar in one his columns in 2002 said: “500 Muslims attacked the train in Godhra”. Others said 1,000- some said 1,500.

Who burned Godhra train Quora?

Gujrati Hindu pilgrims and karsevaks went to visit Ayodhya on the request of Vishwa Hindu Parishad to attend a Maha Yagna after Babri Masjid was demolished. Muslims of Godhra knew about this and attacked them on their return journey by burning the train with all the pilgrims.

Is Babu Bajrangi in jail?

Is Babu Bajrangi still in jail?

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Bajrang Dal leader Babubhai Patel alias Babu Bajrangi, who was serving a prison sentence after being convicted in the 2002 Naroda Patiya case, reported the Indian Express. Bail was granted on medical grounds.