Examinations in schools, colleges and universities were conducted as per schedule during the period of riots.
Irrefutable confirmation that it was a communal riot and not a "genocide" or "pogrom" has come from the verdicts of courts hearing the post-Godhra riot cases. Here are some examples:
(i) The Deccan Herald reported in May 2004: "Conviction of 3 confessing Muslims for 7 years for attempted murder";
(ii) The Indian Express reported on March 19, 2006: "7 Muslims convicted for life for the murder of Mukesh Panchaal";
(iii) The Indian Express reported on March 29, 2006: "9 Muslims convicted for attempted murder and Arms Act with sentences ranging from 10 years to 18 months"; and,
(iv) The Indian Express reported on May 19, 2006: "4 Muslims nailed by DNA tests and convicted for life".
While the 'secular' parties and the 'secular' Delhi-based media singled out the Hindu backlash for mega-publicity, they blacked out the Godhra carnage as well as the Muslim counter-attack for reasons best known to them. Nevertheless, not only the minority community of Gujarat but the entire population of that State is well aware of the truth about Gujarat , or "Gujarat Ka Sach". Tehelka and the sponsors of Tehelka have tried to vitiate the communal harmony not only of Gujarat but also of the entire country. Tehelka 'sting operation' clearly attracts Section 153A of the IPC. As Tehelka, and the television channels that broadcast studio simulated images of the riots, are headquarte
