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Maharashtra: 5 held for anti-England protest at Pune cricket stadium
Updated On: 16 March, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Pune | PTI
The five claim to be members of a Kolhapur-based outfit and the aim of the protest was to get back from the United Kingdom the Bhavani sword of warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which was presented by Shivaji IV of Kolhapur to the Prince of Wales, an official said
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Five people were arrested after they intruded into the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Gahunje in Pune and shouted "England go back" slogans as that country now houses the legendary sword of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, police said on Tuesday.
India and England are slated to play three One Day Internationals at the Gahunje facility on March 23, 26 and 28.
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