MORE ARRESTS IN BOMBAY
DEMONSTRATIONS IN RURAL AREAS (Rec. 11 p.m.) BOMBAY, Sept. 15. The situation throughout Bombay is officially described as quiet, although arrests are continuing. Thirty persons were arrested during prayers in the street for Mr Gandhi’s secretary, Dr. Mesai, who recently died in prison. The police gave per v mission for prayers in the streets, but forces intervened when the crowd began shouting Congress Party slogans. The authorities continue to De disturbed over demonstrations in rural areas. One person was killed and several wounded in the Satara district when police fired on a mob of 1000, all armed with spears and axes. Fourteen policemen were injured by stones. The Government of Madras has imposed collective fines totalling £17,625 on 19 villages and towns in the province.
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Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23745, 17 September 1942, Page 5
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