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Godhra train burning

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Godhra train burning, Train incident in Godhra, India

Name: Godhra train burning
Address: Godhra, IN

The Godhra train burning involved a coach set on fire in February 2002.

It prompted communal riots across Gujarat leading to significant loss of life.

The event has been subject to intense political and social discourse in India.

Commemorations occur annually, bringing attention to the city of Godhra.

Conspiracy theories abound regarding the actual cause and perpetrators.

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2002 Gujarat riots

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22.76333,73.60611

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August 31, 2026 11:58

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