Godhra

Godhra is a town in the Indian state of Gujarat. It gained international attention due to a tragic train burning incident in 2002, where a train carrying mostly Hindu passengers was set on fire, resulting in 59 deaths. The event sparked widespread communal violence across Gujarat, leading to hundreds of deaths and significant social unrest. The incident and subsequent violence have been the subject of extensive investigation, debate, and political discussion, symbolizing complex issues related to communal tensions, justice, and reconciliation in India.