Patel agitation: Curfew in Mehsana town of Gujarat

April 17, 2016 17:17

Curfew has been imposed in Gujarat's Mehsana town after at least two dozen people including policemen were injured in clashes between police and protesters on Sunday.

The violence broke out after police denied permission to protesters for a rally demanding the release of their leader Hardik Patel from jail. Prominent Patel community leader Lalji Patel was among those injured.

"Section 144 has been imposed and internet services have also suspended in Mehsana," said Lochan Sehra, Mehsana collector.

Hardik Patel, the 23-year-old firebrand leader of the Patel quota movement, was arrested on charges of sedition in October last year.

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