SC orders SIT to probe Modi’s role in 2002 riots

Supreme Court orders Special Investigation Team to probe Modi's role in 2002 riots

New Delhi | April 27, 2009 04:39 PM IST

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The Supreme Court has asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into allegations against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujrat riots. The apex court has asked the Raghavan Committee to submit a report on the role of the Chief Minister and 50 other politicians and government officials who have been alleged to have aided the communal riots in the state in 2002.

The decision came on a plea filed by the wife of slain ex-MP,Ehsan Jaffri and social activist Teesta Setalvad.