The Peaceful Protest organized by Raza Academy against the Assam and Myanmar Killings resulted in one of the most bloody riots in Mumbai in recent years. The  crowd of 15000 people turned violent, after some protesters showed “provocative photos†of the Assam violence.Some people started raising slogans against the police and media. They set fire to police vehicles.
According to the police, 2 People died while over 50 were injured. Protestors set fire to three media outdoor broadcasting (OB) vans and four police vans besides damaging several vehicles, including BEST buses.
At least 30 vehicles were damaged in the incident. One of the police vans damaged belonged to the riot control police (RCP). Two of the OB vans belonged to ABP News and P7 news.Â
Of the 54 injured during the riots, 45 were policemen. Eight of these policemen sustained serious head injuries.  The police claimed that “at least five woman police constables were molested by mob.”Â
There were also reports that a few of the rioters had stolen police weapon and fired in the air and at the police. However, no casualties were reported due to the firing.Â
Some photographers were also reportedly injured during the violence. Police felt that the violence may have been pre-planned as the protestors were equipped with gear to torch vehicles.Â