Activist's High-Stakes Protest: A Dive for Dam Safety in Maharashtra

A 52-year-old man, Deepak Bachche Patil, staged a protest by climbing onto a safety net at Maharashtra's Mantralaya, advocating for better maintenance and safety of dams in the state. Rescued by security personnel, Patil, an activist, had previously conducted a hunger strike over the same issue.

In a dramatic act of protest, Deepak Bachche Patil, a 52-year-old activist, descended onto the safety net at Maharashtra's Mantralaya building on Thursday.

Patil, a Pune resident, was advocating for improved maintenance and safety of dams in the state. He gained access to the net from the building's second floor but was swiftly rescued by security personnel, according to police reports.

Activist Patil, who has also staged hunger strikes in the past, expressed concerns over the state's neglect of dam safety measures. Authorities are currently questioning him further.