Huge crowd turns up for Baba Adhav’s final rites in Pune

A massive crowd gathered on Tuesday to pay homage to veteran social activist Dr Baba Adhav, who passed away in Pune following a prolonged illness.

- Indu Bhagat, Ankit Shukla

His mortal remains were placed at Hamal Bhavan, Market Yard, from 10am for public viewing.People from all walks of life, including porters, auto-rickshaw drivers, construction workers and labourers, came for the prayers. NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar and VBA leader Prakash Ambedkar also paid their respects.

Adhav’s final rites were held at 5.30pm at Vaikunth Crematorium, without religious rituals, as per his wishes.

As a tribute, waste collectors halted work across Pune, while the Market Yard remained largely closed.