Tension prevailed in the city as a large number of people from the Muslim community from across the city began gathering at the dargah from Friday night and in the daytime on Saturday following “rumours” that PMC would demolish the alleged illegal structure at the religious place.

By Express News Service

Trustees of Chhota Shaikh Salla Dargah Trust on Saturday assured the PMC and Pune City Police that they would themselves remove the illegal construction at the place of worship in Kasba Peth area.

Tension prevailed in the city as a large number of people from the Muslim community from across the city began gathering at the dargah from Friday night and in the daytime on Saturday following “rumours” that PMC would demolish the alleged illegal structure at the religious place. Thereupon, a huge police force was deployed in the area to prevent violation of law and order.

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