Many of them believed the mob intended to attack the Hindu families. “Police, too, reached the spot within a few minutes after they were informed,” said a Hindu man, who requested anonymity. “Majority of the residents are still scared and do not want to go to work,” said another Hindu man. Policemen, in over a dozen mobiles, remained deployed in the area along with the SHO to provide safety to the compound’s residents. Hence, over 60 Hindu families had shifted to other areas of the city by Tuesday.

Source: The Express Tribune November 03, 2020 20:26 UTC