They survived the bloody riots in September, but the winter chill seems determined to do some real harm to over 50,000 people displaced during the Muzaffarnagar riots and now living in dozen-odd relief camps. One of these - Malakpur relief camp in Shamli district -- in pictures offers no respite to riot-affected people - women, aged and children alike. The December chill has reportedly claimed lives of 34 children so far. More are likely to lose the battle against damp and dew in the coming month not because the winter will get harsher but because those in the seats of power have already displayed their callous attitude for the plight of the victims - living under tarpaulin covers for three months now. These images reflect the minimum protection that the riot victims have against the brutal winter, and cold response from the concerned authorities.

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