Police kill 11 after elections unrest

INDIAN police killed 11 people after firing into a crowd in western Assam yesterday, when violence broke out during village council elections.

By The Newsroom
Wednesday, 13th February 2013, 12:00 am

Police were called to deal with protests by Rabha tribesmen and women who opposed the elections, saying they infringed on tribal law.

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