Godhra Train Burning - Riot History

Riot History

Godhra has a long history of riots between the Hindu and Muslim communities going all the way back to Partition. In 1980, five Hindus, including two children, were killed in the Signal Falia neighbourhood near Godhra Railway yard. On 28 November 1990, four Hindu teachers at the Vorwad Saphia Madrasa School, including two women, were killed.

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