Pune News Live Updates: Police have deployed around 7,000 personnel and a security cover comprising bomb detection squad, quick response teams and anti-theft squads as the Palkhi procession proceeds through the city.
After the reports of alleged tension between the police and pilgrims during an annual palanquin departure ceremony in Alandi town of Maharashtra s Pune on Sunday, the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissioner denied reports of lathi charge on Warkaris - devotees of Lord Vitthal, and said that there was only a minor altercation.
Citing the 'atmosphere of tension and violence prevailing in the state', NCP demanded resignation of Maharashtra home minister Devendra Fadnavis if he cannot handle the law and order
The incident occurred when devotees were scrambling to gain entry into Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Samadhi Mandir in Alandi town, 22 km from Pune city, during the ceremonial procession which is part of the annual Ashadhi Ekadashi pilgrimage to Pandharpur.