Monday, July 10, 2006

Hindu hardliners riot in Mumbai

Police in India's Maharashtra state are on high alert following sporadic incidents of violence in the capital, Mumbai (Bombay), the authorities say.
Tensions are running high after a statue of the late wife of right-wing Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray was found to have been vandalised.

Shiv Sena followers went on the rampage in some parts of the city.

Some political opponents say the party is using the incident to try to revive flagging political fortunes.

The Maharashtra government has asked police to be vigilant across the state.
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