The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, which occurred on India’s Republic Day (January 26, 2001), resulted in a massive tragedy during parade-related activities, particularly in the town of Anjar.
Key details regarding this specific event:
Location: The incident took place at Khatri Chowk in Anjar, Kutch district, Gujarat.
The Incident: As schools and community groups were participating in Republic Day parades in narrow lanes, buildings on both sides collapsed.
Casualties: Reports indicate that many children, teachers, and parade participants were killed when these buildings collapsed.
Total Death Toll: While the overall Gujarat earthquake killed over 20,000 people, the specific impact on the, often cited in reports, parade-related collapse in Anjar was a major part of the localized trauma.
The earthquake struck on the morning of January 26, 2001, just as the Republic Day celebrations were underway.
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