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Communal violence in India includes acts of violence by followers of one religious group against that of another religious group. This is often seen in the form of rioting. Religious violence, especially in recent times, has generally involved the Hindus and the Muslims. There are also many incidents of violence among atheists, Christians, Jews, and Sikhs. However, the riots among Hindus and the Muslims are known to be seen at a larger scale. Along with domestic organizations, the the international human rights organizations have also published reports in acts of religious violence in India. Between 2005 and 2009, an average of 130 people died every year from communal violence. Madhya Pradesh experienced the highest fatality rate per year per 100,000 people between 2005 and 2009. Over 2012, a total of 97 people died across India from various riots related to religious violence. The average annual death rate due to international violence has been 7.9 per 100,000 people.