Police take charge during mobile traders protest against the VAT hike of 8.5% on mobile handsets under the guidance of Maharashtra Mobile Trade Association in Mumbai on Thursday, 09 July 2009. Over 2000 retailers to submit petition to State VAT Commissioner Retail Sales in Mumbai drop by 60% within a week.

Photographer: Sachin Kadvekar

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