Bhima Koregaon violence: Police arrest 3 more

Bhima Koregaon violence: Police arrest 3 more

Bhima Koregaon

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Taking cognizance of the matter, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had earlier ordered a Crime Investigation Department (CID) probe into the death

Three more persons were arrested in connection with the death of a man during Bhima Koregaon violence.

The police have arrested51 people including three minors in connection with caste violence that erupted in Pune`s Koregaon-Bhima village and engulfed Maharashtra state.

A youth was killed on January1 in a clash between two groups during an event marking the 200 years of Bhima-Koregaon battle that took place near Pune.

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The incident led to violent protests across the state, including Mumbai.

Taking cognizance of the matter, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had earlier ordered a Crime Investigation Department (CID) probe into the death and also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of the deceased.

In the aftermath, a day-long `Maharashtra bandh` was also called by various Dalit organizations on January 3.