Police issue notices to MPSC protesters, coaching classes; Commissioner calls protest ‘illegal’

Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar has labeled a protest in Pune over the leaked MPSC paper as "illegal". The police have issued over 70 notices to protesters, coaching classes, and Telegram channels in connection with the demonstration. Kumar emphasized that there was no permission granted for the protest, which has been causing inconvenience to commuters and leaders are inciting students with provocative speeches.

The commissioner stated that they are monitoring the situation closely and are hopeful that the students will understand that their actions are illegal and against rules. So far, no FIRs have been filed except for one filed by a journalist who was allegedly attacked during the protest. The MPSC chairperson, Vivek Bhimanwar, has not been served a notice.

The protest, which began six days ago, has seen students gathering in large numbers at the SM Joshi bridge, where various political leaders have addressed them. On Tuesday, a symbolic "last rites" ceremony was carried out by the protesters against Bhimanwar. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh joined the protesters, alleging that multiple government papers, including NEET, have been leaked, and questioned why Bhimanwar has not resigned, comparing him to the bond between Jai and Veeru.

Singh also warned against the "poison of Hindu-Muslim" being spread during elections and criticized those involved in the Ram Mandir donation theft. The protesters are occupying the area near SM Joshi bridge, with two additional protest spots emerging at Lal Bahadur Shastri Road and Alka Talkies chowk, each with different demands.