Panther Sena protests at commissionerate, demands action

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The All India Panther Sena, led by National President Deepak Kedar, staged a protest at the Divisional Commissionerate on Monday, demanding action on various social justice issues.

The delegation submitted a memorandum to Divisional Deputy Commissioner Anant Gawhane, seeking action under the Atrocities Act against forest officials for demolishing Pardhi community homes in Shirur Kasar. It also demanded the swift arrest and fast-track trial of those accused in the murders of Vikas Bansode, Somnath Suryavanshi, and Santosh Deshmukh, ensuring capital punishment. Other demands included arresting Prashant Kortkar under UAPA, restoring funds from the Ladli Bahin scheme, and transferring Mahabodhi Mahavihar to the Buddhist community. The protesters urged immediate government intervention on these issues.