At least 1,500 flee Hindu-Christian clashes in India
29/8/08
At least 1,500 people have fled their homes for shelters in eastern India after days of violent clashes between Hindus and Christians that have killed at least 10, officials said Thursday. Hundreds of houses have been burned to the ground and police have been ordered to shoot on sight after the killing of a popular Hindu holy leader on Saturday sparked riots that have drawn the condemnation of the pope. “There are around 1,500 people from both the communities who have been rescued by the police,” local civil administrator Satyabrata Sahu told AFP.
Tags: Christianity, India, Religion