A huge political row has erupted in Pune after a viral video showed some women members of the Muslim community offering Nazam inside Pune's iconic Shaniwar Wada fort, and a team of BJP leaders led by MP Medha Kulkarni later 'purifying' the area.
The incident at the fort reportedly took place on Saturday, following which an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officer filed a complaint with Pune City Police. A case was filed against the group of women who have not yet been identified. The viral clip angered Hindu organisations which carried out a protest march led by the BJP MP at the fort.
A video shows the leaders conducting a 'purfication' by cleaning the spot where the women offered Nazam with 'gaumutra' (cow urine) and performing Shiv Vandana.
According to Kulkarni, the incident is "a matter of concern and outrage for every Punekar".
"This is unfortunate. Shaniwar Wada is not the place to offer namaz. We urge the administration to take strict action against those involved," she said.
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