January 30 commemorates the death of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. The death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is observed with solemnity, marked by nationwide prayers. Key events marking Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, trial:Assassination Date: January 30, 1948FIR Registration: January 30, 1948, at 5:17 pm, filed by Nandlal Mehta at Tuglak Road P.S. Appellate Court - Conviction and Sentence:Nathuram Godse: Conviction upheld (death penalty), executed on November 15, 1949. Narayan D. Apte: Conviction upheld (death penalty), executed on November 15, 1949.

Source: Daily Nation January 30, 2024 15:55 UTC