2018 Bhima Koregaon violence
The 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence refers to violence during an annual celebratory gathering on 1 January 2018 at Bhima Koregaon to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon. The violence and stone pelting by a crowd at the gathering resulted in the death of a 28-year old youth and injuries to five others. The annual celebration, also called Elgar Parishad convention, was organised by retired justices B. G. Kolse Patil and P. B. Sawant. Justice Sawant stated that the term "Elgar" meant loud invitation or loud declaration.
| 2018 Dalit protests in Maharashtra Bhima Koregaon protests | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 January 2018 |
| Location | Maharashtra, India 18°38′44″N 074°03′33″E |
| Methods | Protesting, rock throwing, arson, mobbing |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | 2 |
| Injuries | 35 |
| Arrested | 300 |
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