There is a village named Chauri – Chaura in Gorakhpur district. On 5th Feb. 1922, Congress workers conducted a procession to highlight the tyranny of the British rulers on the Indians. This programme was a part of non – cooperation movement. As the peaceful procession neared the police post at Chauri – Chaura, the police tried to stop it.
The crowd got furious, chased the policemen into the outpost and set it on fire. At least 22 policemen were killed and many more were wounded. This sad incident hurt Gandhiji, he could not bear the violent incident and thus he withdrew the non – cooperation movement.