Surat: A 27-year-old Patel youth, who was actively involved in the quota agitation here ended his life allegedly by consuming poisonous substance, "out of shock" upon learning about the police action against Patel quota leaders in Mehsana, claim Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leaders. However, police said that it is a matter of investigation on why the young man committed suicide.

The widow of Bhavin Khunt mourns his death during his funeral procession in Surat. Pic/PTI