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(30 May 1987) GS CAS INDIA: In the past week India has seen some of the worst
03068714 religious violence in over a year. Official figures say that
1"VT+BVU 120 people have ben killed & more than 300 injured in
clashes between Hindus & Muslims. Indian Premier, Rajiv
Gandhi visited Meerut hospital where most of the injured are
receiving treatment. The Sikhs say that the trouble began
when police arrested a number of youths & killed a Muslim
child. Then full scale fighting broke out between Sikhs &
Hindus & the police were powerless to intervene.
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INDIA SHOWS: Police & crowds outside Circuit House in Meerut;
Meerut local politicians push forward to meet Rajiv Gandhi; police
push back crowds; Gandhi tours hospital meeting people
injured with acid burns during the religious riots; army
patrols in Meerut during curfew; burned out vehicles on
streets; deserted streets & shuttered shops.
Date Shot: 30.5.87
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