Godhra Violence Key Accused Rafiq Hussain Bhatuk Arrested After 19 Years

After 19 years, Gujarat’s Panchmahal Police on February 14 arrested the 2002 Godhra train mob lynching prime accused Rafiq Hussain Bhatuk. The 51-year-old, who fled to Delhi after named in the investigation, was responsible for inciting the mob and was also part of the internal group that led to the death of 59 'karsevaks'. The police stated, "Bhatuk worked at railway stations and construction sites as a labourer in Delhi."