India: Five killed during West Bengal election violence
By DW
12 April 2021 |
6:09 am
Four people have been shot dead by paramilitary troops in the Indian state of West Bengal in what has been described as an act of "self-defense." One other person died after clashes between supporters of rival parties.
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