Caste protests disrupt Mumbai

Wednesday, 3 January 2018 16:00

Protests by the Dalit caste community in India brought disruption to Mumbai.

Key transport services were brought to a standstill as Dalit groups protested against violence involving right-wing Hindu groups in Pune city on Monday 1 January.

Buses have been damaged and schools shut following eruptions of violence after one man was killed in clashes as Dalits marked the 200th anniversary of a battle they won, fighting alongside British colonial forces, against an upper caste ruler.

More than 100 protesters have since been arrested.

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