Maratha stir: Cops to step up vigil in Pune tomorrow

Pune: In view of the 'bandh' (shutdown) called by the Maratha organisations on August 9 over their reservation demand, police have decided to step up security in the district.

District Collector Naval Kishor Ram Tuesday held a meeting of over 50 members and conveners of Maratha Kranti Morcha (MKM), where District Superintendent of Police Sandip Patil was also present. Talking about the security measures, Patil said that besides the existing police force, three additional State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) companies and one RAF team will be deployed to ensure that there is no law and order situation in the district.

"We have decided to deploy our 80 per cent police force towards the protest. In addition to that, three SRPF companies and one RAF team will be deployed at sensitive places in the district," he said.

According to Patil, security will be enhanced on the main highways passing through the district as the protesters might try to block the roads.