Clashes Erupt at Bageshwar Baba’s Program in Pune, Police Intervention Resolves Dispute
Pune, 22nd November 2023: A three-day program featuring Pandit Dhirendra Shastri, widely known as Bageshwar Baba, from Bageshwar Dham took an unexpected turn yesterday as clashes erupted between volunteers and devotees at Nikam Farm, Sangamwadi. The event, attended by many political leaders, witnessed a sudden disruption, leading to police intervention and subsequent resolution of the dispute.
The cause of the clashes remains undisclosed, and details surrounding the disagreement are yet to surface. Reports suggest that the situation escalated to the point where police had to step in to restore order.
Bageshwar Baba, currently visiting Pune, is known for drawing large crowds, with devotees and followers eager to attend his programs. The harmony that initially prevailed among the attendees took an unexpected turn, resulting in a scuffle between volunteers and devotees. Despite the disruption, the program continued after the intervention of law enforcement.
Notably, Bageshwar Baba had recently stirred controversy with a statement regarding Tukaram Maharaj, which he later apologized for. Thousands of devotees from various cities flock to Bageshwar Baba’s court, making his programs significant events in the spiritual community.
