On Tuesday, Mumbai observed protests across various parts of the city, particularly the Eastern suburbs after there was violence at Bhima Koregaon over an event attended by Dalits to celebrate a historic 200-year-old battle.
On Tuesday, Mumbai observed protests across various parts of the city, particularly the Eastern suburbs after there was violence at Bhima Koregaon over an event attended by Dalits to celebrate a historic 200-year-old battle.
Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh (BBM) leader Prakash Ambedkar has called for Maharashtra bandh tomorrow to protest the state government's "failure" to stop the violence at Bhima Koregaon village in Pune district yesterday.
1. Mob takes on cops
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A mob clashes with police officials after violence erupted in Chembur following clashes on the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
2. Assessing the damage
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Mumbai police officials examine the damage in Chembur following a mob bringing the area to a halt - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
3. Rail roko staged
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Harbour line services were disrupted following the violence. Two youth barricade the railway tracks to prevent trains from moving forward - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
4. Traffic halted
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Mumbai witnessed several traffic jams on the Eastern Express Highway and at several areas near Chembur - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
5. Damaged bus
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A BEST bus was damaged during the clashes - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
6. Detained
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Several people were detained after violence broke out - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
7. The day after
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