All 70 have been acquitted in the post Godhra Riot that broke out on March 2, 2002 and claimed the lives of 14 Muslims and 2 people from the Hindu community. Additional Sessions Judge V.K. Pujara presiding in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district acquitted the 70, for lack of evidence.Eight accused had passed away during the trial. Additional Public Prosecutor D.V. Thakor was reported as...
