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The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on 4 February 1922 in the small town of Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, during the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. A large group of protesters participating in a demonstration against high food prices and liquor sales clashed with the local police. The police opened fire on the crowd, leading to violence.

In retaliation, the enraged mob set fire to the Chauri Chaura police station, killing 22 policemen trapped inside.

Shocked by this act of violence, Gandhi condemned it, insisting on the principle of non-violence (Ahimsa). He immediately called off the Non-Cooperation Movement on 12 February 1922, believing the nation was not yet ready for mass non-violent struggle.