Pune Police Release 102 CJP Protesters After 3-Hour Detention; Demonstrators Stage 15-Minute Rasta Roko Andolan

Pune police released 102 protesters detained near Lal Mahal on Saturday evening, after verifying their identities at Lashkar Police Station in Camp. The detainees were freed around 7.25 pm, following which a few staged a 15-minute road blockade outside the police station, momentarily disrupting traffic. A senior officer, speaking anonymously, explained that the lengthy release process was due to some protesters initially refusing to provide their names and personal information.

The officer noted that all detainees were given water and snacks, including vada pav, during their three to three-and-a-half hour stay at the station. Most accepted the refreshments, but some declined. The officer appealed to citizens to obtain police permissions before organizing demonstrations, warning that legal action would be taken if the tense situation in the city escalated further.

Some detained protesters alleged physical force was used during their arrest, with one stating they would continue their fight against perceived injustice through peaceful means.