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Pune Police Register Case Over Fake Poster At Sinhagad Fort

Fake poster claims Muslims barred from entry, police investigate

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 16 July 2026 at 09:41 am
Pune Police Register Case Over Fake Poster At Sinhagad Fort

A non-cognisable offence has been registered by the Pune Rural Police against an unidentified person for putting up a fake poster at the Sinhagad Fort. The poster, written in Marathi, claimed that the fort belongs to Hindus and that Muslims are not allowed to enter.

The poster was found near the main entrance of the fort, close to the vehicle parking area, on Wednesday. It was immediately removed after authorities were informed. The police have stated that no government department had issued any such order, and an inquiry is underway to identify those responsible for putting up the poster.

The incident has sparked concern among the authorities, who are taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain communal harmony. The Pune Rural Police are working to identify the person or persons responsible for the poster and are investigating the matter further.

In a related development, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has initiated questioning of 66 individuals from Pune district who were found to have been in contact with Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti. The questioning is being conducted at various locations with the assistance of the Pune City Police Commissionerate, Pune Rural Police, and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate.

The ATS had launched a statewide operation on July 10, during which it began questioning 102 individuals suspected of having been in contact with Bhatti through social media. The agency alleges that Bhatti and his associates used multiple or fake accounts on social media platforms to establish contact with Indian youth and exploit religious and socially sensitive issues to create resentment and radicalise young people.

The Sinhagad Fort is a historic and popular tourist destination in Pune, and the incident has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation and communal tension. The authorities are taking steps to prevent such incidents and maintain law and order in the area.

The incident is a reminder of the need for vigilance and awareness in preventing the spread of misinformation and maintaining communal harmony. The police and other authorities are working to identify and prevent such incidents, and the public is urged to be cautious and report any suspicious activity.

In recent times, there have been several incidents of fake news and misinformation being spread through social media, leading to communal tension and unrest. The authorities are taking steps to prevent such incidents and maintain law and order, and the public is urged to be aware of the dangers of misinformation and to report any suspicious activity.

The Sinhagad Fort incident is a reminder of the importance of maintaining communal harmony and preventing the spread of misinformation. The authorities are working to prevent such incidents, and the public is urged to be vigilant and aware of the dangers of misinformation.

The incident has significant implications for the maintenance of law and order in the area, and the authorities are taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future. The public is urged to be cautious and report any suspicious activity, and the police and other authorities are working to maintain communal harmony and prevent the spread of misinformation.

In conclusion, the incident at the Sinhagad Fort is a reminder of the need for vigilance and awareness in preventing the spread of misinformation and maintaining communal harmony. The authorities are taking steps to prevent such incidents, and the public is urged to be aware of the dangers of misinformation and to report any suspicious activity.

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