The deaths in Saturday’s communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh rose to 12 on Sunday. Fearing escalation of the clashes, the army has been sent to the violence-hit areas, officials said. On Saturday, at least six people, including a television journalist and a local photographer, were killed when two communities clashed after a mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar.

Calm after the storm: A curfew was imposed and people were asked not to step out after the violence. Representation Pic