Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Pune Violence: 15 Arrested, 500+ Booked After WhatsApp Post
In Yavat village, Pune, a clash happened after someone shared a hurtful message on WhatsApp.
People got angry and damaged things like cars and a religious building.
Police arrested 15 people and are investigating over 500 others.
They used tear gas to stop the fighting and have made rules to keep the peace.
The police are also checking if the violence was planned.
Violence erupted in Yavat village, Pune, following an offensive WhatsApp post.
Police have arrested 15 individuals and filed FIRs against over 500 others.
Properties, including vehicles and a religious structure, were vandalized and set on fire.
Authorities imposed prohibitory orders to maintain order in the area.
The investigation is ongoing, but preliminary findings do not suggest a planned conspiracy.
- Who
- Police, villagers, and the individual who posted the message.
- What
- Communal violence in Yavat village due to an offensive WhatsApp post.
- When
- Violence erupted on Friday.
- Where
- Yavat village, Pune district.
- Why
- Triggered by an offensive social media post.
- Arrests
- 15
- FIRs Filed
- 5
- Individuals Booked
- Over 500
- Police Custody (for some)
- Until August 6
- Prohibitory Orders
- Issued under BNSS section 163 and BNS section 144
Sources
Police arrest 18 persons over communal violence in Pune’s Yavat; 5 FIRs filed, more than 500 booked
18 arrested, 500 booked over communal violence in Pune
Police arrest 15 persons for communal violence in Pune’s Yavat; 5 FIRs filed, more than 500 booked