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Pune Police Register FIR Against 15 Over Unauthorized MPSC Protest
Police in Pune have lodged a formal complaint against 15 individuals for staging an unauthorized protest related to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission examination in the Navi Peth area. The group allegedly blocked roads and disrupted traffic without prior permission from authorities.
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Pune police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against 15 protesters following an unauthorized demonstration in the Navi Peth locality on Tuesday. According to the police complaint, the group assembled without obtaining necessary permissions from civic authorities and proceeded to block roads in the area.
The protest resulted in significant traffic disruptions and affected the normal movement of commuters and commercial traffic in the locality. The police stated that the unauthorized gathering also disturbed public peace, prompting immediate action by law enforcement.
The FIR has been registered under relevant sections pertaining to unlawful assembly and obstruction of public thoroughfares. The police have initiated an investigation to identify all participants involved in the demonstration and establish the circumstances that led to the unauthorized protest.
Authorities have emphasized the requirement for protesters to obtain prior clearance from designated police departments before organizing public demonstrations. The Pune Police said they remain committed to maintaining law and order while respecting citizens' constitutional rights to peaceful assembly within regulatory frameworks.