1.   In the countryside, where caste clashes pit landlords against landless untouchables, fear among the upper castes is growing.

2.   A series of bloody caste clashes prompted Vajpayee to rule law and order had collapsed in Bihar.

3.   Caste clashes are frequent in this state, which has one of the highest population of illiterates in India.

4.   The incident highlighted the growing lawlessness in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where caste clashes are frequent and political rivalries often are settled through gunshots.

5.   The state is also wracked by caste clashes and a rebellion by Maoist groups.

6.   The state is wracked by caste clashes and a rebellion by Maoist groups.

7.   The violence was a somber reminder of the tough task the new government faces in the state, torn by caste clashes and guerrilla attacks.

8.   The Yadavs are the most powerful group in Bihar and are routinely accused of torturing Dalits, causing caste clashes.