Vadodara, July 29: Three persons allegedly involved in the February 27 Godhra train carnage incident last year have been arrested in Kevadiya town, police said here today. Shaukat alias Bhano Pataliya, Rafique Ahmed Ibhrahim alias Bum and Habib alias Badshah were allegedly part of the mob that attacked the s-6 coach of the ill-fated Sabarmati Express in which 59 Ram Sevaks were burnt alive and 43 sustained burn injuries. Pataliya was arrested on Monday from Kevadiya town located near the Sardar Sarovar dam after police launched a campaign to arrest him. Rafique and Habib are also involved in some other cases, police said.

Upon interrogation, they were found to be involved in the train carnage incident and were arrested in connection with the case, police said.
Bureau Report