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INDIA. Cow Riots, Delhi. 

Marilyn Silverstone 

November 7th, 1966. Between 100.000 and 500.000 members of the Jan Sangh, a right-wing Hindu organization, marched on the Parliamentary House to protest against the slaughtering of humback Brahma cows, considered by Hindus as sacred. Naked sadhus (holymen) squatted in the streets and raised slogans to stop "cow slaughter". 8 people died and 67 sadhus were arrested. 

Marilyn Silverstone 1966

Sadhus. Some of them carry tridents, which symbolize the Hindu... 

Marilyn Silverstone 1966

Police facing the rioters. They are armed with 'Lathis' (riot... 

Marilyn Silverstone 1966

A Sadhu seated in the front line, facing the police. 

Marilyn Silverstone 1966

A Sadhu lies in a pool of blood. 8 people were killed, and over... 

Marilyn Silverstone 1966

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