Delhi police committed ‘serious human rights violations’ during religious riots, Amnesty International says

Force beat protesters, tortured detainees and took part in mob violence, report alleges

Authorities say more than 50 people were killed during clashes between Hindus and Muslims in February (AP)

Police in India committed “serious human rights violations” during deadly religious riots in Delhi earlier this year, Amnesty International has said.

In a report released on Friday, it said police beat protesters, tortured detainees and in some cases took part in riots alongside Hindu mobs.

More than 50 people were killed when clashes broke out between Hindus and Muslims over a controversial citizenship law in February, according to authorities.