Godhra Train Burning - Trial Court Verdict and Reactions

Trial Court Verdict and Reactions

On 22 February 2011, the trial court convicted 31 people for the attack and acquitted 63. The court noted that the incident was a conspiracy and convicted the 31 people under Indian Penal Code Sections 302 and 120B.

BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said, "the theory propagated by the (central) government and some NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) has been proved wrong..." Congress spokesperson declined to comment on Godhra verdict.

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