Traders, citizens join Akkalkot bandh to protest attack on Sambhaji Brigade leader Pravin Gaikwad
The Akkalkot Traders' Association, schools and colleges participated in the protest rally, which began at Shri Khandoba Temple and drew leaders and organizations from across Solapur district.
Rally participants said the attack on Gaikwad was not just on an individual but on the entire progressive movement. They emphasised that the bandh was organised to ensure that the state took note of the incident, while criticising the administration for its handling of the situation.
The protesters accused the police administration of giving leeway to the accused. They claimed that the attack was intended to eliminate Gaikwad and, therefore, the stringent MCOCA should be invoked.
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