Clash In Pune: Youth Beaten By Locals For Distributing Pro-Hamas Posters In Karvenagar
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Pune – A disturbing incident was reported in the Karvenagar area of Pune, where a group of youth distributing pro-Hamas posters were allegedly beaten by local residents. The episode has sparked tension and concern across the city, prompting a strong response from the police.
According to reports, the youths were distributing posters in support of Hamas when local BJP workers received information and arrived at the spot. A heated argument broke out between the workers and the youth, following which some locals reportedly assaulted the group. Residents are now demanding that criminal cases be registered against the youths.
A protest outside Pune’s Domino’s by Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine turned violent after bystanders accused them of “supporting Pakistan” and attacked them.
Why Domino’s? What link to Pakistan? Why confuse Palestine with Pakistan?
Police have taken serious note of the incident and have begun questioning those involved. Investigations are underway to determine the motive behind the poster distribution and whether there was any organizational backing. Authorities have stated that no actions that may incite communal tensions will be tolerated.
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This follows a recent case where a student in Pune was booked for posting “Pakistan Zindabad” during a period of heightened India-Pakistan tensions. That student was also expelled from her educational institution.
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We are in chaos… The organization Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine was protesting outside Domino's in Pune. They were appealing not to eat from Domino's. But people said they were on Pakistan's side.. Then look what the crowd did! https://t.co/CfWLe58rDk
One of the women involved in the Karvenagar incident, identifying herself as Swapnaja, responded to the controversy by stating, responded to the controversy by stating,
“On May 10, we were peacefully conducting an awareness campaign calling for peace in Karvenagar. Around 5:30–6:00 PM, a group of 15 people confronted us with questions, and within 10 minutes, 50–60 more joined them. They attacked us with whatever they could find — cricket bats, stones. We were nearly unconscious. Videos of the assault are available on our Facebook page.”
She alleged that BJP leaders Mahesh Powale and Sagar Dhame led the mob.
“Even after the police arrived, the assaults continued. We were beaten inside the police vehicle, and my saree was torn. Some of the men also issued threats of rape and murder to my female colleagues,” she claimed.
The woman further said that when they tried to file a complaint at the police station, they were initially discouraged from doing so.
“We insisted on filing the complaint, saying it was a violation of our individual rights. A crowd of over 50 had gathered outside the police station, and we requested a police escort to the hospital for medical tests due to our injuries. The police later dropped us off at Sassoon Hospital around 3 AM.”
She added that they were left to get the medical tests done on their own and returned later to the station to submit their reports and collect a copy of the complaint.
