India, Oct. 6 -- The Pune Police have begun legal action against participants and those allegedly supporting the ongoing Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) students' agitation, issuing notices to 51 students and 29 coaching class and study-room operators, officials said on Tuesday.

The action comes after the protests continued for four days at SM Joshi Bridge, Tilak Chowk and Shastri Road despite police denying permission for the agitation. Police said further proceedings, including registration of criminal cases, could follow if the protests continued without the required permission.

Thousands of MPSC aspirants have been participating in the agitation over various issues concerning the commission's functioning, examination pa...