Indian Muslims stage a sit in protest in New Delhi, India, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya in northern India, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists ripped apart the 16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya as security forces watched.
Two Indian Muslims shout slogans and hold black flags as a mark of protest on the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya, India, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists ripped apart the 16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya in northern India as security forces watched. Hindus say it is the birthplace of their god Rama and contend a temple to him stood on the site before the mosque.
Two Indian Muslims hold black flags as a mark of protest on the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya, India, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists ripped apart the 16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya in northern India as security forces watched. Hindus say it is the birthplace of their god Rama and contend a temple to him stood on the site before the mosque
India AyIndian policemen patrol on the 20th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya on December 6, 2012. India risked being torn apart by sectarian conflict 20 years ago when Hindu zealots demolished a mosque, triggering deadly riots, but analysts say economic growth has proved a quiet balm on tensions.
Indian Muslims stage a sit-in protest in New Delhi to mark the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya in northern India, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists ripped apart the 16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya as security forces watched. Hindus say it is the birthplace of their god Rama and contend a temple to him stood on the site before the mosque
A Sadhu, or Hindu holy man, looks at pillars at a workshop for the construction of Hindu God Rama temple on the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya, India, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists ripped apart the16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya in northern India as security forces watched. Hindus say it is the birthplace of their god Rama and contend a temple to him stood on the site before the mosque
Indian people walk out of a Hindu temple on the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya, India, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists ripped apart the16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya in northern India as security forces watched. Hindus say it is the birthplace of their god Rama and contend a temple to him stood on the site before the mosque.
Indians people walk at a market on the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya, India, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. In 1992, tens of thousands of Hindu extremists ripped apart the16th century Babri mosque at Ayodhya in northern India as security forces watched.
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