Patel quota stir turns violent; curfew imposed, internet services suspended

Curfew was imposed in Gujarat’s Mehsana town after a massive rally of the Patel community demanding reservation and release of their jailed leaders on Sunday turned violent. (Source: PTI)

Police officials in action during the Patidar community's 'Jail Bharo Andolan' demanding release of Hardik Patel in Surat. (Source: PTI)

Members of Patidar community pelting stones at Police during their "Jail Bharo Andolan" for demanding release of Hardik Patel in Surat. (Source: PTI)

Patidar community members agitating on streets while demanding release of Hardik Patel in Surat. (Source: PTI)

Members of Patidar community court arrest during "Jail Bharo Andolan" demanding the release of Convener of Patidar Anamat Aandolan Samiti Hardik Patel in Surat on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

Members of Patidar community during their 'Jail Bharo Andolan' demanding release of Hardik Patel in Surat. (Source: PTI)

Police produce PAAS convener Hardik Patel at a court in Surat on Saturday. (Source: PTI)

Police detain members of Patidar community during "Jail Bharo Andolan" in Surat on Sunday. (Source: PTI)