Updated On: 02 October, 2022 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The controversial organisation had presence only in Nanded in Marathwada region until eight years ago, but it had members in at least 22 of 35 districts of the state when it was banned last week

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The work done by its volunteers during the coronavirus pandemic such as performing last rites of Covid-19 victims helped the Popular Front of India (PFI) widen its presence in Maharashtra, a senior police official said.
The controversial organisation had presence only in Nanded in Marathwada region until eight years ago, but it had members in at least 22 of 35 districts of the state when it was banned last week, he said.