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Godhra Riot Accused Caught After Mumbai Hideout
9 Apr
Summary
- Prime accused Zakir Zabha arrested in Mumbai after hiding.
- He allegedly incited riots via a viral video post.
- Zabha was on the run for over a month and a half.
Panchmahal police apprehended Zakir Zabha, the key figure behind the Godhra riots that began on September 19. Zabha, a content creator, was warned by police about potentially disruptive social media posts during the Navratri festival. Shortly after, he allegedly posted a video claiming police brutality, which rapidly went viral.
Mobs then targeted police personnel in Godhra, resulting in widespread rioting. Zabha fled the town that same night, evading capture for over six weeks. He was eventually traced to Bhiwandi, Mumbai, where he had been working at a toy factory. Police apprehended him after surveillance.
Investigations revealed Zabha survived by begging and doing odd jobs before securing factory employment. He was returned to Godhra, presented in court, and is now in police custody for 10 days as investigations continue.
