September 20, 2015 2:04 PM

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Hardik Patel granted bail after being arrested for defying prohibitory orders

In Gujarat, a Surat court granted bail to convener of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti, Hardik Patel last night. He was arrested in Surat yesterday for defying prohibitory orders clamped ahead of his Ekta Yatra demanding reservation for Patidar community under OBC quota. After his arrest, the state witnessed protests and some sporadic incidents of violence. <br/><br/>Gujarat government has banned mobile internet services across the state to prevent spread of rumor. Our correspondent reports that Hardik Patel was arrested along with his 35 supporters in Surat. Surat Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said that an FIR has been lodged against Hardik Patel under section 188 for violating prohibitory orders.<br/><br/>

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