Pune Metro Services Disrupted by Protest Led by NCP (SP) Worker, FIR Filed

Narendra Pawtekar, recently suspended from the NCP (SP), led the unauthorized protest demanding employment reforms and action against corruption.

Narendra Pawtekar, a deputy president of the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) Pune unit, led a protest at the PMC Metro station, halting services for two hours on Sunday.
The protest, which demanded better job opportunities and action against corruption, escalated into clashes with police, with protesters reportedly throwing fuel at officers and threatening self-harm.
Police detained the demonstrators after a heated standoff and resorted to a lathi charge to clear the tracks; an FIR was filed against 10-12 protesters by Pune Metro authorities.
The NCP (SP) condemned Pawtekar's actions, stating the protest was unauthorized, unrelated to the party, and resulted in his immediate suspension from his position.
Metro services were disrupted on specific stretches but continued to operate on other routes; fire brigade personnel were deployed as a precaution during the incident.