In February 2002 , the Godhra train burning lead to statewide riots , resulting in the deaths of 1044 people – 790 Muslims and 254 Hindus , and hundreds missing still unaccounted for . Akshardham Temple was attacked by two terrorists in September 2002 , killing 32 people and injuring more than 80 others . National Security Guards intervened to end the siege killing both terrorists . On 26 July 2008 a series of seventeen bomb blasts rocked the city , killing and injuring several people
Akshardham Temple was attacked
Akshardham Temple attack
Gujarat