Indian state on edge after orgy of killing

SOLDIERS patrolled India’s northeastern state of Assam yesterday after an orgy of killing, looting and arson targeted at settlers from a neighbouring state.

Police said thousands of people had sought shelter in police stations across Assam after hundreds of homes were set alight during three days of violence that has killed at least 15 people.

Several local groups ordered migrants from Bihar state to leave Assam within seven days and one separatist group vowed to kill them. “You can say many parts of Assam are on fire,” a senior police officer said.