CNN: Three dead in widespread protests across India despite bans on public gatherings
Deadly protests erupted in at least 15 cities in India Thursday, despite strict bans on public gatherings in several areas, as public anger over a controversial new citizenship law considered by many to be discriminatory against Muslims continues to build.
At least three people died in the violence, as thousands took to streets across the country. Two people died from injuries sustained during a protest in the city of Mangalore, in the southern state of Karnataka, a senior doctor at the Highland Hospital told CNN. One more person died from firearm injuries during a protest in Lucknow, the capital of northern Uttar Pradesh state, according to a senior doctor at the King George Medical University in the city.
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More News On The Unrest In India
1,200 detained in India amid ban on citizenship law protests -- AP
India Bans Public Protests as Part of Sweeping Effort to End Unrest Over Citizenship Law -- Time/Bloomberg
Citizenship Act protests: Three dead and thousands held in India -- BBC
Protests Banned Across India After All Hell Breaks Loose -- Zero Hedge
As deadly protests grow in India, many fear democracy is being eroded -- CBS
