Pune: Case Registered against Two Students for allegedly Praising Maoist Leader at Hostel Event
Pune, 16th April 2026: The city police have registered a case against two students and a few others over an alleged performance praising Maoist leader Madvi Hidma during a cultural programme held at a government-run boys’ hostel.
The First Information Report (FIR) was lodged late Wednesday night at Vishrantwadi police station by sub-inspector Shabbir Shaikh.
Senior police inspector Mangesh Hande confirmed that a case has been registered but said no arrests have been made so far. “The matter is under investigation,” he said.
According to police, the accused include two BBA students from Gadchiroli district studying in Pune, along with other unidentified persons. The action follows allegations that a performance at the hostel event glorified the activities of the Maoist leader.
Based on the complaint, police have invoked sections 197(1) (imputations prejudicial to national integration), 353(1) (statements causing public mischief or disrespect towards security forces), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Officials said further probe is underway to identify others involved in the incident and ascertain the full sequence of events.
