The saffron alliance had given a call for Bandh today after NCP-Congress ruled Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) removed the statue of Dadoji from the sculpture at "Lal Mahal" yesterday ,pursuant to a resolution passed by the civic body to that effect.
The decision followed a persistent demand for a pro-Maratha outfit "Sambhaji Brigade".
The agitators also tried to disrupt rail traffic at Lonavala on Mumbai-Pune section of the central railway, sources said.
Police who have stepped up security measures in the city and district, detained some Sena workers as preventive measure.
Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels | Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks