Nine More Killed in Sectarian Violence
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Nine more people died in scattered violence in India’s western state of Gujarat, bringing the death toll from the religious fighting that began last week to 572.
Despite the deaths, which occurred in rural areas, an uneasy calm held in most places. “The worst is over,” senior state government official Ashok Narayan said.
The violence was sparked when a Muslim mob burned a train carrying Hindus. Police said they had arrested four Muslims in connection with the attack.
Scores of bodies are being recovered from wrecked homes and shops every day, and police say the toll is likely to rise.
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