Police lathicharge protestors over village merger with PMC

Pune: Police on Tuesday lathicharged a group of people sitting on fast for the last two days as part of protest against the merger of their village with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)

Pune: Police on Tuesday lathicharged a group of people sitting on fast for the last two days as part of protest against the merger of their village with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The police had to use force to disperse the protesting crowd, said PMC officials.

Police on Tuesday lathicharged a group of people sitting on fast for the last two days as part of protest against the merger of their village with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

The protest was led by Namesh Babar at Katraj chowk. They claimed of not getting adequate basic amenities despite the civic body charging tax. The residents alleged that even after 25 years of the merger of Katraj with PMC, people are deprived of basic facilities.

The protestors included residents from Mangdewadi, Bhilarewadi and Gujar-Nimbalkarwadi.