Maharashtra Bandh: Maratha Quota Protest In 10 Pictures

Image: File Photo PTI/ Women of Maratha community stage a protest rally during their Maharashtra bandh, called over their demands for reservation, in Mumbai.

Sakal Maratha Samaj, an umbrella body of Maratha groups, has called for a 'bandh' on Thursday across Maharashtra. Photo: ABP News

A petrol pump employee puts a board with closed written on it, outside a fuel station during a strike called by the Maratha Kranti Morcha activists over their demands for reservations, in Nagpur. Photo: PTI

Maratha Kranti Morcha supporters pay silent tribute to Major Kaustubh Rane, the slain army officer, and the farmers who committed suicide, in Thane on Thursday. Photo: PTI

Police personnel keep a watch during a protest by Maratha Kranti Morcha, outside Panvel Tehisdar Office in Navi Mumbai. Photo: PTI

A view of a bus depot following a strike called by the Maratha Kranti Morcha activists over their demands for reservations, in Nagpur. Photo: PTI

Maratha Kranti Morcha supporters participate in protest dharna to press for their demand for reservation in education and services, in Sangli. PTI Photo

A view of empty state transport bus stand after Maratha morcha called for Maharashtra bandh, in Mumbai. PTI Photo

Maratha Kranti morcha activists protest in favour of Maratha reservations. PTI Photo

Though the shutdown got on to a peaceful start in the morning, within hours there were many incidents of violence, especially in Pune district. A dozen public and private vehicles were damaged in other parts of the state.