Congress Workers Detained in Pune Ahead of Shah, Doval Visit
The individuals were taken into custody. The police described the action as a preventive measure. The measure was intended to maintain order during the visit of the Union Home Minister and the National Security Advisor
The Maharashtra Youth Congress and Pune City Congress office-bearers were detained by police in Pune on the evening of August 1, 2026, in a move that coincided with the arrival of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in the city. The police cited the detentions as a preventive measure to ensure order during the high-profile visit, which occurred on the day of the death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the birth anniversary of Lokmanya Annabhau Sathe.
The Maharashtra Youth Congress criticized the action, arguing that the detention and seizure of mobile phones violated the constitutional rights to peaceful protest and dissent. The organization's condemnation highlighted concerns over the limitations on democratic freedoms.
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