India death toll rises after worst violence in decades

At least 47 people have died and more than 350 have been injured during riots over a new citizenship bill seen as discriminatory towards Muslims.

Days after India experienced its worst violence in decades – the death toll is still rising.

At least 47 people lost their lives and more than 350 were injured during riots over a new citizenship bill seen as discriminatory towards Muslims.

Police are now being accused of enabling mobs and preventing wounded Muslims from getting help.

Al Jazeera’s Tony Birtley reports from New Delhi.