In Pics: Mob bring Mumbai's Chembur to a standstill following Bhima Koregaon violence that killed one
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.
A mob clashes with police officials after violence erupted in Chembur following clashes on the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
Mumbai police officials examine the damage in Chembur following a mob bringing the area to a halt - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
Harbour line services were disrupted following the violence. Two youth barricade the railway tracks to prevent trains from moving forward - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo
Mumbai witnessed several traffic jams on the Eastern Express Highway and at several areas near Chembur - Hemant Padalkar/DNA Photo