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Delhi police 'guilty of rights abuses' in riots

Amnesty International finds police beat protesters and rioted with Hindu mobs against Muslims
International Desk
28 Aug 2020 09:31:50 | Update: 28 Aug 2020 09:39:04
Delhi police 'guilty of rights abuses' in riots

Indian police "committed serious human rights violations" during deadly religious riots in Delhi earlier this year, Amnesty International alleges.

It said police beat protesters, tortured detainees and at times took part in riots with Hindu mobs.

More than 40 people died when clashes broke out between Hindus and Muslims over a controversial citizenship law. Muslims bore the brunt, Amnesty said.

The Delhi police are yet to respond to Amnesty's request for a response.

(Source: BBC)

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