Pune, 6th May 2026: Following the massive traffic chaos caused by the protest at Navale Bridge after the Nasrapur incident, Pune Police have imposed restrictions on demonstrations and road blockades at sensitive locations across the city.
Citizens had gathered suddenly at Navale Bridge to protest against the tragic incident in Nasrapur. The sit-in agitation brought highway traffic to a complete standstill, leading to heavy congestion on all sides. Thousands of commuters and motorists remained stranded for several hours due to the blockade.
In response, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar announced that protests, including 'rasta roko' agitations, will not be permitted at Navale Bridge or other sensitive roads and junctions in the city. Police said such protests often create law and order concerns as crowds can become difficult to control.
The administration stated that while citizens have the right to protest, blocking major roads and highways causes inconvenience to the public and can disrupt emergency movement and city traffic management.
Police officials have clarified that no permission will be granted for demonstrations at critical traffic points in the future, and strict action may be taken against unlawful road blockades.
