After week-long terror & dread, children bring the smiles back in riot-hit Northeast Delhi

Children from different parts of riot-hit areas, who stayed within the confines of their homes, finally came out — they played games and enjoyed the company of their friends.

Kids playing on the streets of Mustafabad on Monday. Mustafabad was one of the worst-affected areas in the Northeast Delhi riots | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

New Delhi: After violence in Northeast Delhi last week, some sense of normalcy seemed to have returned Monday.

Children from different parts of the riot-hit areas, who stayed within the confines of their homes, finally came out on the streets — they played games and enjoyed the company of their friends.

The violence began last Sunday, leaving several buildings, homes, vehicles and shops torched. The death toll stood at 42 until Monday evening.

Children playing outside a shelter home in Babu Nagar | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Children playing with friends outside a shelter home in Babu Nagar | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

A moment of joy for a kid who was given snacks by relief workers | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Boys playing with a dog in Mustafabad | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Children skipping in Mustafabad | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Children in Mustafabad meeting their friends after week-long terror and dread | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Two friends meet after a week-long hiatus | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

A boy in Mustafabad finds a running mate in a street dog | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

A smiling duo in Shiv Vihar | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Two boys enjoying a bicycle ride | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint