MPSC protest: Pune Police start legal action, issue notices to 80
The notices were issued as the protests continued at three sites in Pune despite denial of police permission
The Pune Police have initiated legal action against 51 individuals, including students and operators of coaching classes and study rooms, for their involvement in protests demanding greater transparency in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exams and the resignation of the commission's chairman. The protests, which continue at three locations in Pune despite police refusal to grant permission, have been attended by thousands of job aspirants concerned about issues such as examination patterns, recruitment, and the commission's functioning.
A police officer stated that the police have begun collecting evidence through video recordings and documenting the situation at the protest sites. The protests' continuation despite warnings has prompted the police to issue notices and start legal proceedings. Additionally, the police have launched an inquiry into a drone spotted flying over the protest site near SM Joshi Bridge, aiming to identify the operator and the reason for its use.
Police have increased security at all three protest locations to maintain law and order. The protests in Pune are part of a series of similar agitations. In July, student protests over examination irregularities led to the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Job aspirants and student unions had been advocating against irregularities in recruitment exams for nearly a month before announcing a suspension of their sit-in after the Jharkhand government addressed many of their key demands.
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