Case Against Over 300 For Violent Protests Over Maratha Quota In Jalna
NDTV
Police have registered cases against more than 300 people for their alleged involvement in the violence.
Several people, including some policemen, were injured after a protest for Maratha reservation in Maharashtra's Jalna turned violent yesterday.The protesters, led by activist Manoj Jarange, had been staging a hunger strike at Antarwali Sarathi village in Jalna, demanding reservation for the Maratha community since Tuesday. The clash broke out when police tried to shift Mr Jarange to a hospital on doctor's advice.
Several policemen were injured after protesters started throwing stones at them. Some people also targeted state transport buses and private vehicles, the police said.
Police had to use baton-charge and teargas shells to disperse the mob. Villagers also claimed that police fired some rounds in the air, but officials did not confirm it.
