Protests in Pune over Shaniwarwada namaz video

Deputy commissioner of police Krushikesh Rawale said the site is under the Archaeological Survey of India. We will speak to the ASI and will take further action after that

Hindu outfits protested on Sunday after a video showing women offering namaz at the historical Shaniwarwada in the city.

The video, which went viral on social media, was posted on X by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Medha Kulkarni, who sought strict action in the matter. (HT FILE)

The video, which went viral on social media, was posted on X by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Medha Kulkarni, who sought strict action in the matter.

“We urge the administration to take strict action against those involved,” she said.

The outfits that took part in the protest included the Patit Pavan Sanghatna and Hindu Sakal Samaj.

Deputy commissioner of police Krushikesh Rawale said the site is under the Archaeological Survey of India. “We will speak to the ASI and will take further action after that,” he said.

(With agency inputs)