Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Chauri Chaura: A Protest Turned Violent in 1922
In 1922, a peaceful protest in India turned violent.
People were protesting against the British rulers as part of the non-cooperation movement led by Gandhi.
When police fired at them, the protesters got angry and set a police station on fire.
This resulted in many deaths.
Gandhi was upset because the protest became violent, which went against his idea of non-violence.
In 1922, a non-violent protest in India turned violent when police fired on demonstrators.
The incident occurred during the non-cooperation movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Protesters retaliated by setting a police station on fire, resulting in fatalities.
The event led to the deaths of three civilians and 22 policemen.
Mahatma Gandhi fasted to atone for the violence, which he believed was not in line with non-violence principles.
- Who
- Protesters, police, Mahatma Gandhi, and the British government.
- What
- The Chauri Chaura incident, a violent event during the non-cooperation movement.
- When
- February 4, 1922
- Where
- Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur district, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh), India
- Why
- The incident occurred during a protest against British rule and oppressive laws.
Indian National Congress
British Government
Violence and Response
Indian National Congress
Advocated for non-violent civil disobedience.
British Government
The police used violent means to suppress the protest.
- Event
- Chauri Chaura Incident
- Date
- February 4, 1922
- Location
- Chauri Chaura, India
- Deaths
- 3 civilians, 22 policemen
- Involved Parties
- Protesters and Police
- Associated Movement
- Non-Cooperation Movement
