Thousands flee Bangalore over Assam violence

Although the state and the central government meant say the threats are just rumours, north eastern people say it’s more than that. There have been incidents where they were threatened and beaten, prompting thousands more to flee not just from Bangalore, but from cities like Pune, and Hyderabad.

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Northeastern Indian minority residents of Bangalore throng the platform of the city railway station to board trains bound to Guwahati to leave the city following rumours of communal violence against them, on August 16, 2012 in Bangalore. Thousands of Indians from the country's northeast fled southern cities after rumours they would be attacked by Muslims in reprisal for recent ethnic violence, officials said. AFP PHOTO/Manjunath KIRAN
Northeastern Indian minority residents of Bangalore throng the platform of the city railway station to board trains bound to Guwahati to leave the city following rumours of communal violence against them, on August 16, 2012 in Bangalore. Thousands of Indians from the country's northeast fled southern cities after rumours they would be attacked by Muslims in reprisal for recent ethnic violence, officials said. AFP PHOTO/Manjunath KIRAN