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World Service,30 Mar 2002,26 mins

Gujarati riots - 700 dead

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Communal violence and aftermath of the Gujarat Riots in India. In the worst riots for a decade hardline Indian Hindus have been accused of burning their Muslim neighbours alive. Troops have been sent to manage the situation which was in response to Muslim attacks on Hindus. Over 700 people have died in the latest wave of violence and both Muslims and Hindus are blaming Hindu nationalism.

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