WATCH: Woman Throws Chappal & Stones At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue In Pune; Locals Hand Her Over To Police
Pune: A woman allegedly threw a chappal and stones at a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Sasane Nagar area of Hadapsar, Pune. The incident, reportedly captured on CCTV, has sparked outrage on social media. The statue was covered with a glass protective structure when the incident took place. The glass did not break, despite the objects being thrown at it. Watch Video: A woman abused…
Pune, India witnessed an incident where a woman reportedly threw a slipper and stones at a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Hadapsar's Sasane Nagar. Captured on CCTV, the act sparked outrage online. The statue, protected by glass, remained intact despite the objects thrown at it. Locals soon identified the woman and confronted her, with witnesses applying violet ink to her face and one woman hitting her.
She was then handed over to the Pune Police, where authorities stated they would pursue legal action. The emotional significance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra was highlighted, with many Maharashtrians associating him with self-respect, justice, and Maharashtra's cultural identity.
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