Two die in riots between Hindus and Muslims

HINDU-Muslim clashes over the slaughter of cows, which are revered by Hindus, have killed two people and wounded dozens in a southern Indian city.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th Oct 2006, 01:00 BST

Riots erupted in the coastal city of Mangalore on Wednesday after a group of Hindus intercepted a vehicle carrying cows and buffaloes to an abattoir, local media reported.