Overview
- The protest, led by NCP (SP) worker Narendra Pawtekar, disrupted Pune Metro services between 12:45 PM and 2:45 PM on Sunday, impacting around 4,000 passengers.
- Protesters climbed onto metro tracks near the Pune Municipal Corporation station, demanding better employment opportunities and action against corruption.
- The NCP (SP) distanced itself from the protest, suspending Pawtekar and clarifying that the demonstration was not sanctioned by the party leadership.
- Police detained the protesters after heated clashes, during which some demonstrators carried petrol bottles and attempted to attack officers, prompting a lathi charge.
- Pune Metro refunded ₹5,303 to affected passengers, while FIRs were filed against 10-12 individuals involved in the disruption.