 For more videos on People's Juggles, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Hindu right-wing mobs went on a rampage in Delhi, attacking the minority Muslim community. At least 23 deaths have been reported so far and the number continues to rise. Most suffered bullet injuries. The violence began when Hindu right-wing mobs started attacking protesters who were peacefully demonstrating against the Divisive Citizenship Amendment Act. Peaceful protests against CAA have been going on for the past two months. On Sunday, protesters carried out marches and occupied some roads in response to a nationwide shutdown call against CAA. No violence was reported during these protests. Then in the morning, a member of the ruling right-wing Bhartiya Janta Party or BJP, Kapil Mishra gave a call for people to mobilize against the protesters. On Sunday afternoon, Kapil Mishra gave a provocative speech at Majpur in Northeast Delhi while police stood behind him the whole time, doing nothing. Following this, stone pelting began by right-wing mobs against protesters and clashes broke out. Police took no action. Violence spread to other areas of Northeast Delhi as well. On Monday, the situation remained tense and violence escalated. Vehicles, homes, shops were set on fire in Majpur, Janbag, Jaffrabad and many areas of Northeast Delhi. Muslims were singled out as targets. Mobs roamed the streets armed with batons, stones and even guns. Police were reported to be either mute spectators or complicit with the writers. By Monday night, two deaths had been reported including a police officer. On Tuesday, the situation further spiralled out of control. Writers were trying to barge into houses, attack residents, shouting inflammatory and provocative slogans against Muslims. Muslim-owned properties and establishments were especially targeted. A Hindu mob set fire to a mosque in Ashoknagar and hoisted a saffron flag. Mosques in surrounding areas were also vandalized. Many journalists were also attacked and threatened by mobs who demanded to know their religion. Another BJP assembly member in East Delhi, Abhavarma, carried out a rally chanting provocative slogans. Police took no action again. Witnesses have even stated that baton-carrying writers were being transported from one place to another on official bikes by the police. Hospitals came under attack. Ambulances were unable to reach victims. It was only after the Delhi High Court passed an order at 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning that Delhi police swung into action and worked to provide safe passage to ambulances. The entire situation is being described as spontaneous riots between two communities. However, the police in action and even absence from areas witnessing violence from right-wing Hindu mobs raises questions about state complicity. This is because the Delhi police operates directly under the Central Home Ministry headed by BJP leader Amit Shah. Victims have also reported that most attackers were outsiders to the area and came armed with weapons. They were not stopped by the police which either stood by or even helped them. Moreover, the violence began immediately after provocative speeches that were made by those in the ruling dispensation. It should also be pointed out that in 2002, when the Indian state of Gujarat witnessed the anti-Muslim pogrom which left hundreds dead, the same Amit Shah-Narendra Modi combination was in power in the state. There has also been harsh criticism of the Delhi state government which has failed to take adequate measures to protect people. At midnight on Tuesday, students protested in front of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's house demanding action. But instead of any dialogue, they faced water cannons. The Supreme Court and the High Court have criticised Delhi police for their inaction and unprofessionalism. On Wednesday, left parties, civil society organisations, activists and citizens organised a sit-in asking for peace at Parliament Street in the heart of the capital. While all of this was happening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completely ignored the burning capital hiding behind US President Donald Trump's visit to the country. It was only on Wednesday afternoon when the death toll had already reached 21 that Modi tweeted and appealed for peace.