Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Tunnel Discovery Near Dargah Sparks Controversy in Manchar
In a town in Pune, India, a tunnel was found near a religious building called a dargah.
This happened when part of the building collapsed during road work.
People from different groups, including Hindu and Muslim communities, gathered at the site.
The police stepped in to keep the peace.
Some people believe there might have been an ancient temple there, while others say the dargah is very old.
The police are making sure everyone stays safe and are watching out for anyone spreading rumors.
They're also planning to take action against anyone posting false information on social media.
A tunnel-like structure was found near the Auliya Dargah in Manchar.
The discovery occurred after a part of the dargah collapsed during road work.
Hindu organizations want an inspection by the Archaeological Department.
The Muslim community claims the dargah has stood for hundreds of years.
Police have increased troop deployment to maintain peace and monitor the situation.
- Who
- Hindu and Muslim communities, police
- What
- Discovery of a tunnel-like structure near a dargah leading to a stir and differing claims
- When
- Thursday (when the collapse occurred) and Friday (when excavation was done)
- Where
- Manchar, Pune
- Why
- A tunnel-like structure was found during road work near the Auliya Dargah.
- Location
- Manchar, Pune
- Event
- Tunnel discovered near Auliya Dargah
- Trigger
- Collapse of Dargah part during road work
- Involved Parties
- Hindu and Muslim communities, Police
- Current Status
- Police maintaining peace, monitoring the situation
- Action
- Legal action against rumor-mongering