A former top Indian policeman critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged role in deadly anti-Muslim riots in 2002 has been jailed for life.

Sanjiv Bhatt was convicted of murder in a case dating back 30 years.

He alleged that Mr Modi, chief minister at the time of the violence in Gujarat, told officials Hindus should be allowed to vent their anger against Muslims.

More than 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, were killed in the violence. Mr Modi has always denied any wrongdoing.