Chauri Chaura Incident

Unverified
Date February 04, 1922
Type State
Author anupjishnu
Location Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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.