Pune Police to step up vigil for Koregaon-Bhima battle

With the 201st anniversary of the Koregaon-Bhima battle set to be observed next month, the Pune Police in Maharashtra are taking all steps to prevent any untoward incident.

The 200th anniversary of the battle on January 1 this year was marred by violence, with one person getting killed.

To ensure that things do not go out of hand this time, heavy security will be deployed in and around the 'Jay Stambh' (victory pillar), Koregaon-Bhima and other adjoining villages, Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural, Sandip Patil said.

He said social media platforms were being monitored to check rumour-mongering and an eye was being kept on anti- social elements.

"There will be heavy police bandobast in and around Koregaon-Bhima. The State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) companies, home guards and district administration officials will also be deployed," he said