Violence mars Gujarat after protests over OBC status for Patel community
Violence marred Gujarat a day after a Patidar community rally for reservation. Hardik Patel said that although the agitation was peaceful, police beat them like terrorists.
)
Violence marred parts of Gujarat a day after a Patidar community rally for reservation. Hardik Patel, who led the protest, said that although the agitation was peaceful, police beat them like terrorists. Image courtesy: PTI
In the course of the agitation, a mob stopped trains and damaged tracks in Ahmadabad. Seen here are railway police personnel on railway tracks. Image courtesy: AP
Several vehicles, including public buses and private vehicles, were burned by agitators. Authorities subsequently imposed a curfew Ahmedabad, Surat and Mehsana districts. Image courtesy: AFP
After the protests saw violence in several cities in Gujarat, the army was called in to restore order. Image courtesy: REUTERS
At least five persons were killed in the course of the violence in the state. Seen here are commuters travelling past a badly damaged bus. Image courtesy: AP
Seen here is a bridge vandalised by a mob during clashes in Ahmadabad. Hardik Patel said that the agitation will continue till their demands are met. Image courtesy: AP
After widespread violence, Prime Minister Modi issued a message calling for peace and asking people to follow the spirit of democracy. Image courtesy: PTI
Several incidents of stone pelting were seem in Gujarat, after which police resorted to lathicharge. Image courtesy: PTI