Lahore to Delhi Dosti Bus service suspended as caste violence engulfs India

The Jat caste is leading the protests in Haryana, demanding quotas for government jobs and university placements

News Desk February 21, 2016
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A file photo of bus service that takes passengers from Pakistan to India. PHOTO: AFP
The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) suspended on Sunday the Dosti Bus service, which runs between Lahore and Delhi after caste violence engulfed the Indian state of Haryana.

According to Express News, manager of the bus service said 20 passengers had booked seats to travel to Delhi, who have now been notified about the postponement.

At least ten people have so far died in caste protests in the north Indian state.

10 dead in caste riots in north India

The Jat caste is leading the protests, demanding quotas for government jobs and university placements, saying they are struggling to find employment and education opportunities despite India’s strong economic growth.
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