Pune, Oct. 2 -- A journalist was allegedly assaulted while covering a protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants in Pune on Thursday, following which journalists present at the spot boycotted the agitation in protest against the incident.

The protest was being held on Shastri Road in Pune over various demands of MPSC aspirants and was attended by a large number of students. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar was also present at the protest.

According to journalists present at the spot, some students allegedly objected to the presence of media personnel and questioned them, saying, "Who called you here? Leave from here."

The exchange reportedly escalated, with some students allegedly abusing journalists. Journalist Nikhil S...