2002 Gujarat riots

The 2002 Gujarat riots were a series of violent communal clashes in the Indian state of Gujarat, primarily between Hindus and Muslims. Triggered by a train fire that killed 59 Hindu pilgrims, the riots resulted in widespread violence, leading to the deaths of over 1,000 people, mostly from the Muslim community. Property was destroyed, and thousands of people were displaced. The events raised concerns about state complicity and the handling of communal tensions, impacting politics and society in India. The riots remain a sensitive and controversial topic in discussions about religious tensions and justice in India.