By Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
Calls for army to be deployed as clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups show no sign of abating
The death toll from the worst religious violence in Delhi in decades has risen to 21, as Muslims fled from their homes and several mosques in the capital smouldered after being attacked by Hindu mobs.
The deathly clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups that began on Sunday showed no sign of abating on the third consecutive day, with reports of early morning looting on some Muslim homes which had been abandoned out of fear.
Source: Delhi protests: death toll climbs amid worst religious violence for decades
Category: Delhi, India, South and Central Asia, World news, Religion
