Widow of Gujarat riots victim Zakia Jafri dies at 86, fought for justice against riot leaders.

Zakia Jafri, whose husband Ehsan Jafri was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, has died at 86 in Ahmedabad. Ehsan Jafri was among 69 people killed in the Gulbarg Society during the riots, which erupted after a train attack in Godhra. Zakia fought a long legal battle in the Supreme Court to hold political leaders accountable for the riots. Despite her efforts, her petition was dismissed by the Supreme Court. Social activist Teesta Setalvad paid tribute to her.

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