How did the 2002 communal violence affect Muslims in Gujarat?

The 2002 communal violence in Gujarat was a period of intense sectarian conflict that resulted in significant loss of life and suffering for the Muslim community. The unrest was triggered by an incident in Godhra, where a mob of Muslims set fire to a train carrying Hindu pilgrims, leading to the deaths of dozens of passengers.12

Following this event, widespread communal violence erupted across the state. The violence claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people, the majority of whom were Muslims. The state government, led by Chief Minister Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, faced widespread criticism for failing to take adequate action to prevent the killings of Muslims during the riots.12