Jailed Pune Gang Leader Files Civic Poll Nomination Under Police Escort

• Pune gang leader Bandu Andekar, jailed for his grandson Ayush Komkar's alleged murder, filed nomination for civic polls.
• He was escorted by police from Yerawada central jail, with his face covered and hands tied.
• A special MCOCA court granted conditional permission for him and two other co-accused relatives to file.
• Andekar, his sister-in-law Laxmi Andekar, and daughter-in-law Sonali Andekar filed as independent candidates.
• The upcoming Pune civic elections are scheduled for January 15.

Why It Matters: Jailed gang leader Bandu Andekar filed civic poll nomination under police escort, highlighting unusual election dynamics.