Godhra Case: Rakesh Asthana Hits Back at Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir, Cites Forensic Evidence| Dr.ManishKr
Former Special Investigation Team chief Rakesh Asthana has publicly challenged claims made in senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's recent memoir regarding the 2002 Godhra train burning. Gandhi's book describes the exact cause of the tragic fire as disputed, prompting a strong reaction from the former top investigator. Citing scientific forensic evidence from the probe, Asthana defended the official findings and raised new allegations regarding Pakistan-origin telephone calls and potential links to the terror group Hizbul Mujahideen. This direct rebuttal has once again brought the sensitive historical incident back into the national spotlight, successfully reigniting a intense political debate between rival parties over the investigation, security lapses, and the tragic events that unfolded in Gujarat more than two decades ago.
The Godhra train-burning controversy returns to the spotlight after former SIT chief Rakesh Asthana challenges Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, which describes the cause of the fire as disputed. Asthana cites forensic evidence and makes fresh claims about Pakistan-origin calls and alleged Hizbul Mujahideen links. His remarks have reignited a political debate over the 2002 incident.
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