What is the Naroda Gam Riot Case?

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In another case known as the Naroda Patiya riot case, where 96 people were killed, Kodnani was convicted and sentenced to 28 years jail term. (Photo: AFP/ File)

The former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani is accused of instigating the mob which killed 11 Muslims on 28 February 2002 at Naroda Gam during the 2002 Gujarat Riot. (Photo: AFP/ File)

The riot took place during a bandh(strike) called by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). This happened a day after the S6 coach of the Sabarmati Express was burnt down on 27th February 2002. Naroda Gam is one of the nine major 2002 communal riot cases which were investigated by Special Investigation Team. (Photo: PTI/File)