Maratha reservation stir turns violent again, 16 vehicles torched
Members of the Maratha community broke buses, set tires ablaze and blocked roads in Pune Rural.
Jul 30, 2018, 16:52 PM ISTMaharashtra Bandh: Train, traffic movement affected after protests turn violent; BEST buses partially suspends services
Following the death of the second protestor in the Maratha reservation stir, agitators took to streets to stop vehicular and train movement at several places. Mumbai streets were practically empty after taxis decided not to ply on roads, fearing vandalism. “We're afraid our vehicles may be attacked,” taxi owners told Zee News.
Jul 25, 2018, 11:23 AM ISTPhoto Gallery: Maharashtra burns as Maratha reservation stir intensifies
Maharashtra witnessed large-scale violence on Tuesday with protestors resorting to stone-pelting and arson during the ongoing Maratha agitation. One constable died and nine other policemen were injured after three agitators tried to attempt suicide.
Jul 25, 2018, 09:44 AM ISTMaharashtra bandh: Public transport, emergency services to continue operating
Public transport and emergency services continued operating normally, even as the protests called by Maratha groups intensified across the state on Tuesday morning.
Jul 24, 2018, 11:24 AM ISTMaharashtra bandh: Public transport, emergency services to continue operating
Public transport and emergency services continued operating normally, even as the protests called by Maratha groups intensified across the state on Tuesday morning.
Jul 24, 2018, 11:24 AM ISTMaharashtra bandh LIVE Updates: Agitators set truck ablaze in Aurangabad, 2 protestors try to commit suicide
Maratha outfits have called for a state-wide agitation demanding reservation in government jobs and education.
Jul 24, 2018, 08:33 AM IST