Even as several Muslims are leaving their homes in North East district of Delhi in fear following the violence, others have decided to stay citing their legacy, two people who visited the riot-hit affected areas on Thursday told mid-day. They, too, are scared but there is also a little hope as life is slowly returning to normalcy, the duo said.

The right-wing supporters went on a rampage on Sunday and the violence continued for at least two more days. The toll has risen to 42 and over 200 have been injured. The mob burnt down a petrol pump, looted shops, homes and vandalised places of worship, primarily mosques and dargahs.