India, Dec. 27 -- Traffic diversions will be implemented on the Pune-Nagar highway from 2pm on Wednesday to prevent congestion ahead of the annual homage ceremony at the Vijay Stambh (victory pillar) at Koregaon Bhima on January 1, 2026.

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Himmat Jadhav said followers of the Ambedkarite movement from across Maharashtra are expected to attend the event in large numbers. "In view of the heavy inflow of devotees, traffic diversions will be enforced on Nagar Road from Wednesday afternoon and will remain in place until midnight of January 1," he said.

Vehicles travelling from Pune towards Nagar have been advised to take the Kharadi bypass and proceed via Mundhwa, Magarpatta Chowk, Pune-Solapur Road, Kedg...