Timeline : Attacks On Hindus In India By Islamists

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Godhra, Feb, 27, 2002

<b>. The date of the attack</b>
Feb, 27, 2002

<b>. The location</b>
Godhra railway station in Godhra, Gujarat, India

<b>. A brief synopsis of the event</b>
At least 60 people, most of them were women and children, Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya, were burnt alive and 43 injured when Islamist attacked the Sabarmati Express(Train) and set afire four of its coaches at Godhra railway station in Gujarat on Wednesday

<b>. The number dead</b>
60

<b>. The number injured</b>
43

<b>. The group which claimed responsibility, or which the security apparatus claimed was responsible</b>
City Muslims
http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/feb/27train2.htm

<b>. A source online listing the above information. </b>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1846453.stm

<b>. Link to pictures/images/slide show/jpeg (or other format)</b>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1846453.stm

<b>Other links in media</b>
http://www.rediff.com/news/godhra01.htm