Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Accused of Influencing Police Action in Sand Mining Case

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The opposition party in the state has accused deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar of trying to stop an IPS officer from taking action against an NCP member involved in illegal sand mining. A video clip on social media appears to show a cellphone conversation between Pawar and the officer, in which Pawar allegedly tells her to halt the action. The opposition claims that the NCP member involved in the mining called Pawar from his cellphone, requesting him to intervene, and that Pawar subsequently spoke to the officer and instructed her to stop the action.

Key Takeaways:

  • The opposition claims that deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar attempted to influence the actions of IPS officer Anjana Krishna by instructing her to stop taking action against an NCP member involved in illegal sand mining.
  • A video clip on social media appears to show a cellphone conversation between Pawar and Krishna, in which Pawar allegedly tells her to halt the action.
  • The opposition alleges that the NCP member involved in the mining called Pawar from his cellphone, requesting him to intervene, and that Pawar subsequently spoke to Krishna and instructed her to stop the action.
  • Social activist Vijay Kumbhar stated that Krishna followed the law, but Pawar threatened her, and questioned whether politicians prefer their "favourite" officers in key positions.
  • Activist Anjali Damania called for Pawar to apologise to Krishna, saying that he should have respected the officer's professional decisions.

Statistics:

  • 1 video clip on social media appears to show the alleged cellphone conversation between Pawar and Krishna.
  • 1 NCP member involved in the mining allegedly called Pawar from his cellphone to request his intervention.
  • 1 IPS officer, Anjana Krishna, was instructed by Pawar to halt the action against the NCP member.

Sources:

- Madha MP Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil (Source - Times of India)

- Social activist Vijay Kumbhar (Source - Times of India)

- Activist Anjali Damania (Source - Times of India)