Violent clash during ‘Bharat Bandh’ in Pawta: Pakora vendor severely burned as protesters overturn cart

The video that surfaced on social media shows that the legs of the vendor are completely burnt due to a spill of hot oil.

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In Rajasthan's Pawta, a heated altercation between ‘Bharat Bandh’ supporters and a local vendor turned violent on Wednesday. Supporters of the shutdown overturned the cart of a pakora vendor, causing a tragic accident. Hot oil spilt from the overturned cart, severely burning both legs of the vendor. The incident drew widespread attention, highlighting the collateral damage caused by the protest.

The video that surfaced on social media shows that the legs of the vendor are completely burnt due to a spill of hot oil.

Meanwhile, it is important to note that not only Patwa, but a wave of tension swept through Jodhpur as the Shiv Sena enforced a citywide shutdown in protest against the SC/ST order reservation order issued by the Supreme Court. The protest, which aimed to close down shops and halt business activities, led to several incidents of unrest across the city.

While many traders complied with the shutdown, some attempted to keep their shops open. However, they faced resistance from protestors, who forcefully closed the shops, further escalating tensions in the area. The city's public transportation system also suffered, with city bus services being severely disrupted, leaving many commuters stranded.

In addition to this clashes, they also erupted between the demonstrating protestors and police in the several parts of the country. Police also opened lathi charge after the protestors turned violent during 'Bharat Bandh.'