
Rawalpindi to Rasta Peth: how Partition refugees rebuilt their lives and thrived in Pune’s Cycle Merchants Society
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 12:30 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Once a haven for Sikh refugees following India’s Partition, Pune’s Cycle Merchants Housing Society has evolved from a bicycle business centre to a multicultural community that now stands as a symbol of resilience and harmony.