41.   But he admitted that thousands more have died in the communal violence which has surged since the lid of military rule was lifted.

42.   But he admitted that thousands more had died in the communal violence which has surged since the lid of military rule was lifted.

43.   Fears that the communal violence could spread to other parts of India were high amid a nationwide strike called by the VHP, officials said.

44.   There are fears that the communal violence could spread to other parts of India.

45.   The US government warned of further communal violence in the western Indian state of Gujarat and advised Americans to avoid the area.

46.   It was not immediately clear, however, if the bombing was connected to the destruction of the Islamic shrine, which sparked communal violence across the country.

47.   It quickly degenerated into communal violence and spread to the other islands in the chain.

48.   Military units patrolled the streets of Ottamawadi in the eastern district of Batticaloa as communal violence spread from the neighbouring district of Trincomalee, officials said.

49.   Predominantly Muslim Bangladesh on Sunday pledged to maintain communal harmony amid protests by some small Islamic groups against communal violence in neighbouring India.

50.   Riot victims who have fled communal violence in Gujarat are hoping for government help.