Overview
- The Public Works Department put the bust back at its original Shukrawar Peth site on Monday after objections from devotees and civic groups.
- The statue had been taken out late Saturday as the tehsildar’s office prepared to shift to a new administrative building at Khadakmal Ali.
- Tehsildar Archana Nikam said the removal followed collector’s permission and the bust was handed to the PWD for respectful reinstallation.
- The area carries a 2005 heritage-zone designation, and protesters questioned whether necessary clearances were obtained.
- Authorities said the bust will be moved to the new premises after demolition work and only once all required approvals and security considerations are in place.