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FIR Filed Against Dhol-Tasha Members Over Assault on Intern Reporters at Pune Visarjan

Police say CCTV will be used to identify two suspects, with SOPs promised to better regulate troupes.

The devotion was there, but the arrogance shown by some pathak volunteers spoiled the spirit. Children and elderly people were treated as obstacles, not devotees. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
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A trolley was being moved through the crowd, and when the journalist questioned one of the troupe members about it, an argument broke out. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Overview

  • The Faraskhana police registered the FIR late Sunday against two unidentified Trital/Tridal Dhol Tasha Pathak members after a Punekar News intern alleged molestation and her colleague reported being manhandled near Budhwar Chowk.
  • The case cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 74, 75(1), 352 and 3(5), and investigators say identities are still being verified using available video footage.
  • Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed receipt of multiple complaints and said strict legal action will follow after the probe.
  • The Pune Union of Working Journalists met the commissioner to press for safeguards, as leaders Neelam Gorhe and Rohit Pawar publicly demanded accountability.
  • Officials said SOPs will be drafted for next year to cap troupe volunteers and manage routes, following additional reports of pathak volunteers pushing the public and photojournalists on restricted Laxmi Road stretches.