Chauri Chaura Incident
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Date
February 04, 1922
Type
State
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Gorakhpur,
Uttar Pradesh,
India
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Categories
Political & Governance
Military & Conflict
Crime
Event Details
On February 4, 1922, a violent clash occurred between police and protesters participating in the Non-Cooperation Movement in Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur.
Event: The mob set fire to a police station, killing 22 policemen.
Legacy: Deeply disturbed by the violence, Mahatma Gandhi immediately called off the Non-Cooperation Movement on the national level.