Pics: Maratha Reservation Stir Turns Violent; Trains, Buses Stopped And Expressway Blocked

During the Maratha Kranti Morcha (MKM) Mumbai shutdown today, violence erupted at the Mumbai-Pune highway. (ANI Image)

In view of the stone-pelting on buses, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) partially suspended its services in some areas and expects to resume it when the situation improves. (ANI Image)

Miscreants pelted stones & set a bus ablaze in Mankhurd. (ANI Image)

Tires were set ablaze on Majiwada bridge in Thane. (ANI Image)

The Eastern Expressway in Chembur was also blocked during their agitation. (ANI Image)

Trains were also stopped by angry protesters. (ABP news grab)

Protesters attacked buses and stopped local trains in Mumbai and the adjoining Thane city. (ABP news grab)

The police in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Satara districts were on their toes to prevent any law and order problem during the bandh. (ABP news grab)

Tension prevailed in parts of Maharashtra today after a state-wide protest called by outfits seeking reservation for the Maratha community turned violent. (PTI Photo/ File)

Starting with Aurangabad, a series of processions were taken out on Tuesday in various districts of northern, western Maharashtra and Marathwada with thousands taking to the streets demanding reservations in government jobs and education. (PTI Photo/ File)

As the stir for reservation in jobs and education intensified, the Maratha Kranti Morcha, which is spearheading the agitation, gave a call for a Mumbai bandh tomorrow. (PTI Photo/File)

Quotas for Marathas, a politically influential community that constitutes around 30 per cent of the state's population, has been a hugely contentious issue. (PTI Photo/ File)