June 02, 2007

BBC NEWS | South Asia | More killed in Rajasthan violence

BBC NEWS | South Asia | More killed in Rajasthan violence: "At least five more people have died in violent clashes between two tribal groups in India's Rajasthan state.

Police say 17 people have also been injured as members of the nomadic Gujjar tribe fought pitched battles with Meena tribals in Dausa district.

So far, 23 people have died in the last four days of violence in the state.

Meenas are opposed to the Gujjar's demand to be included in an affirmative action plan which will give them access to government jobs and other benefits." Read complete post here.