BJP blames Pune top cop for neglecting terror threats

Maharashtra leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Pandurang Phundkar today blamed Pune police commissioner for neglecting threat alerts from the central agencies to vital installations in the city.

"Pune police commissioner Satyapal Singh was busy with his office security when the blast took place," Phundkar said in a discussion on law and order situation of the state.

"In fact the Central agencies had informed the state government about the possible threats to Chabad House, Lal Deul and Osho Ashram," he said.

Instead of providing security to these establishments, the Commissioner beefed up the security around his office, Phundkar said. 

The blast could have been avoided if the alerts were followed by him, he added.