Zakia Jafri, who filed cases seeking a probe into the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2002 Guarat riots, passed away at Ahmedabad today.
She was the widow of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who along with 68 other persons were killed in the Gulberg housing society during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Zakia Jafri pursued a legal battle seeking an investigation against the high state functionaries alleging a larger conspiracy behind the riots. After the Magistrate court rejected her protest petition against the clean chit given by the SIT to 63 persons, including the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi and other officials, she approached the Gujarat High Court. The High Court accepted the SIT’s closure report in 2017, following which she approached the Supreme Court.
In June 2022, the Supreme Court dismissed Jafri’s petition and accepted the SIT’s clean chit to the high state functionaries. The Supreme Court also made certain controversial remarks against Jafri’s co-petitioner Teesta Setalvad, pursuant to which Setalvad was arrested by the Gujarat Police in a freshly registered case alleging fabrication of evidence. Setalvad was later granted bail by the Supreme Court.
About the passing of Zakia Jafri, Setalvad wrote in ‘X’ : “Zakia Appa a compassionate leader of the human rights community passed away just 30 minutes ago!Her visionary presence will be missed by the nation family friends & world! Tanveernhai, Nishrin, Duraiyaappa, grandkids we are with you! Rest in Power and Peace Zakia appa!”
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Zakia Jafri’s passing. Zakia was a courageous and determined woman who fought tirelessly for justice in the aftermath of the Gujarat riots. Her husband, former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, was among the many victims of the violence that swept through the state in 2002.
Zakia’s legal battle against top politicians, including the then chief minister Narendra Modi, was a landmark case in India’s legal history. She was relentless in her pursuit of accountability and justice for the victims of the riots, despite facing numerous challenges and threats along the way.
Zakia’s unwavering spirit and determination to seek justice for her husband and all those affected by the riots will always be remembered. Her legacy will continue to inspire others to stand up for what is right and fight against injustice.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Zakia’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. May she rest in peace knowing that her fight for justice will never be forgotten.
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