Responding to the call given by Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh leader Prakash Ambedkar, a total bandh was observed in the district today protesting Monday's violence at Bhima Koregaon.

Protesters submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister and the Governor through resident deputy collector Nitin Vyavahare.

The memorandum submitted to the CM and Governor demanded that those involved in the violence at Bhima Koregaon be booked under the National Security Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Act.

They also demanded trying the case in a fast track court with lawyer Ujjwal Nikam to plead it. The protesters also demanded permanent police security for the Smriti Stumbh at Bhima Koregaon and compensation worth Rs 1 crore to the family of the deceased and Rs.75,000 each to those injured in the violence. -- PTI


Image: Protesters block the Western Express Highway at Goregaon at 3:30 pm. Both WEH and the Eastern Express Highway is open to traffic now.