Question

Why did a crowd of peasants set fire to

a police station in Chauri Chaura​

Answer 1

Answer:

Part of the crowd gathered in front of the local police station shouting slogans demanding the release of their leader. Armed police were dispatched to control the situation while the crowd marched towards the market and started shouting anti-government slogans.

Answer 2

On February 4, 1922 police had fired on a mob of angry peasants fighting for the freedom of their country. In retaliation, the villagers had set the police thana on fire, burning to death 23 policemen. ..