India has a long and grim history of sectarian clashes between the Hindu majority and its biggest minority faith, Islam, but analysts warn modern technology is being used to deliberately exploit divisions.
After his brother was murdered in anti-Muslim riots, Pervez Qureshi watched the videos he believes incited the killers, part of a wave of hatred being fomented on social media ahead of India's elections. India has a long and grim history of sectarian clashes between the Hindu majority and its biggest minority faith, but analysts warn increasingly available modern technology is being used to deliberately exploit divisions.
" Clashes erupted after the authorities said a mosque had been built illegally, and a Muslim group gathered to prevent its demolition. Some hurled stones at police officers, who beat them back with batons and tear gas. Hindu residents gathered to cheer on the police clampdown, chanting religious slogans and throwing rocks at the crowd. Footage of the riots spread swiftly on social media. Egged on by online calls to mobilise, Hindu mobs rampaged through the streets.
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