Jalna Violence: Tension Gripped In Maharashtra Over The Weekend; Know What Happened

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Over 40 injured, while many were injured after violence gripped Jalna district in Maharashtra.

Over 40 Policemen Injured

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Activist Manoj Jarange led a sit-in hunger strike to demand Maratha reservations on Tuesday.

Manoj Jarange

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An appeal reagrding reservation for jobs and education provided by the state government were quashed by Supreme Court in May 2021.

 Supreme Court Denied

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On Friday, the police tried to shift the activist to hospital on doctor's advice. 

But On Friday

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After which, protestors started targetting public transport due to anger. Police resorted to lathi-charge.

Lathi-Charge

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Within no time, the situation turned violent led to the vandalisation and assault.

In  a Blink Of  Eye 

Jalna Violence: Tension Gripped In Maharashtra Over The Weekend; Know What Happened

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Over 360 people have been booked under various sections of IPC while 16 of them were identified to be allegedly involved in the violence.

 Over 360 Booked

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Pro-Maratha communities called for Bandhs'on Saturday in several districts in the state. 

A Call For Bandh

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ormer CM Uddhav Thackeray asked Centre to provide reservation to Marathas and OBCs in special parliament session. 

Uddhav Thaackeray 

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CM Eknath Shinde assured supprot to Maratha community and called the incident "unfortunate."

Maharashtra CM