PUNE: The bandh call issued in support of the demand for reservation for Maratha community took a violent turn on Monday. Demonstrations were held outside the residences of people’s representatives in Beed, Solapur and Yavatmal. Against this background, bandobast in Pune has been beefed up. The police are also keeping a close watch on 200 sensitive areas in the city and district.
There is a bandobast outside the residence of people’s representatives and the administration is in alert mode. The police are also keeping a watch on messages sent on social media. Bandobast has been increased in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and rural areas. The police have warned of strict action against those sending objectionable messages on social media.