Quick Info
| Profession | Homemaker |
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| Nationality | British Indian (1937-1947), Indian (1947-present) |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1939 |
| Age | 86 years (died on 01, Feb, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Khandwa, Princely State of Indore, British India (now Madhya Pradesh, India) |
| Date of Death | 01/02/2025 |
Latest News about Zakia Jafri
01/02/2025
Zakia Jafri, the widow of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, passed away in Ahmedabad at the age of 86. She was a prominent human rights activist who spent over two decades fighting legal battles in the Supreme Court and other courts, alleging state complicity in the Gulbarg Society massacre and broader riots, including against then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Despite the Supreme Court's dismissal of her final petition in 2022, she remained a symbol of resilience and the face of the fight for justice for riot victims until her death.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zakia Naseem Jafri |
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| Known As | Human rights activist, face of the fight for justice for 2002 Gujarat riots victims |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobby | Poetry |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Husband/Spouse | Ehsan Jafri (politician, lawyer, poet, former Congress MP, killed in 2002 Gujarat riots) |
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Career
| Human rights activist focused on accountability for the 2002 Gujarat riots |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Zakia Jafri gained attention for submitting multiple affidavits against the Gujarat government's alleged involvement in the 2002 Gujarat riots. | |
| 2. During communal riots in Khandwa district in 1969, her residence was set on fire by a group, compelling her to reside in a refugee camp. | |
| 3. In 2006, Zakia Jafri lodged a petition to demand justice for the victims of the Gulbarg Society massacre. | |
| 4. She is dedicated to pursuing justice for the incidents related to the 2002 Gujarat riots. | |
| 5. On February 28, 2002, her husband Ehsan Jafri, aged 72, was killed by a Hindu mob at Gulbarg Society along with 68 others. | |
| 6. She filed a Supreme Court petition in 2006 alleging that law enforcement authorities failed to take action against key political figures, including then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi. | |
| 7. In 2008, the Supreme Court directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine her claims, which concluded in 2012 that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute Modi or other officials. | |
| 8. Her plea challenging the SIT's findings was dismissed by the Supreme Court in June 2022, upholding the closure report. | |
| 9. She continued to visit the ruins of Gulbarg Society until the year before her death, despite decades of legal setbacks. |