The Chauri Chaura incident was a significant event in the Indian independence movement.
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Occurred on February 5, 1922, in Chauri Chaura, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh)
Involved a violent clash between protesters and police
Part of the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi
Protesters set fire to a police station, killing 22 policemen
This event led Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement
Demonstrated the potential for violence in the independence struggle
Highlighted Gandhi's commitment to non-violent resistance
Marked a turning point in the Indian independence movement
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