India caste protest disrupts Mumbai

London: Thousands of protesters from India's low-caste Dalit community have disrupted key transport services in the country's financial capital, Mumbai, reports BBC.

Several local trains have been delayed or cancelled, buses have been damaged and schools are shut.

Similar disruptions have also been reported from other parts of the western state of Maharashtra.

Dalit groups are protesting against violence involving right-wing Hindu groups in Pune city on Monday.

One man was killed in the 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 been arrested since then. The state authorities have appealed for peace.

Devendra Fadnavis, the state's chief minister, has ordered a judicial inquiry into the clashes in Pune.

Many domestic airlines have waived cancellation charges on flights to and from Mumbai as well as other neighbouring cities.

 

India caste protest disrupts Mumbai

London: Thousands of protesters from Indias low-caste Dalit community have disrupted key transport services in the countrys financial capital, Mumbai, reports BBC. Several local trains have been delayed or cancelled, buses have been damaged and schools are shut. Similar disruptions have also been reported from other parts of the western state of Maharashtra. Dalit groups are protesting against violence involving right-wing Hindu groups in Pune city on Monday. One man was killed in the 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 been arrested since then. The state authorities have appealed for peace. Devendra Fadnavis, the states chief minister, has ordered a judicial inquiry into the clashes in Pune. Many domestic airlines have waived cancellation charges on flights to and from Mumbai as well as other neighbouring cities.