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FIRs and Protests Deepen Political Rift Over Missing Assets at Pune Commissioner’s Bungalow

Deepening divisions over accountability have focused scrutiny on the PMC’s internal audit alongside the police probe.

The protest follows reports claiming that several items, including antique lamps, chandeliers, air-conditioning units and television sets, had gone missing from the residence recently occupied by municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram. (HT PHOTO)
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The bungalow had remained locked for nearly six weeks. During a routine check, several items were found missing. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Overview

  • Naval Kishore Ram’s administration has launched an internal inquiry after inspection revealed the disappearance of antique lamps, chandeliers, AC units and other assets worth an estimated ₹20–25 lakh.
  • The Pune City Police filed FIRs under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 132 and 189 against MNS leader Kishore Shinde and four supporters for unlawfully entering the commissioner’s office and threatening a public servant.
  • Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders staged a demonstration outside PMC headquarters demanding a formal case against former commissioner Rajendra Bhosale and an apology for Kishore Shinde’s treatment.
  • Civic staff unions donned black ribbons and held their own protest inside the PMC complex to back Commissioner Ram and condemn the breach of office protocol by MNS workers.
  • Political factions remain at odds over transparency and responsibility even as the PMC’s inquiry and the police investigation continue.