Tense night in Delhi as rumours of mobs grip city

Rumours of mob attacks across Delhi have made for a tense night in the Indian capital, which is still reeling from the aftermath of lethal riots.

On Sunday, false reports of violence and homes being burned were being extensively circulated on WhatsApp.

Authorities issued declarations and legislators took to the streets to assure individuals they were not true.

The death toll from the 3 days of violence in Delhi last week, mainly targeting Muslims, has actually increased to 46.

More than 200 others were hurt in the violence, which initially broke out between advocates and challengers of a questionable citizenship law that critics state discriminates against Muslims.

Nevertheless, the violence soon handled communal overtones with reports of lots of Muslim shops and homes being attacked.

Although the dead and hurt comprise people from both the Hindu and Muslim communities, it is mainly