Mumbai: Amid rising unrest over the homicide of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog, and statewide protests, an all-party delegation met Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday, demanding the instant resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde to make sure a free and truthful investigation. The police have arrested Walmik Karad, a detailed affiliate of Munde, in reference to extortion complaints linked to the homicide.
There was rising unrest over the homicide of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog, and statewide protests.
Individually, NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the supply of satisfactory safety for elected representatives elevating issues in regards to the Deshmukh case.
“Murder and extortions in Beed underline the failure of the government to maintain law and order in the district. The police and state government’s bias to protect the accused and his political patrons has eroded public trust. We request your intervention to secure the resignation of Dhananjay Munde and ensure a fair investigation. Additionally, Walmik Karad should be charged with murder, as both incidents are interconnected. Action should also be taken against negligent police officers, and the government must introduce measures to curb crime and extortion in Beed,” the letter signed by all celebration leaders acknowledged.
The delegation additionally criticised the police for his or her failure to arrest Walmik Karad promptly and highlighted the chaos throughout his give up on the Pune CID workplace, the place lots of of his supporters had gathered.
After assembly the governor, Sambhajiraje mentioned that the state authorities’s lack of ability to ship justice necessitated the governor’s intervention. “This is not a conflict between two castes but a brutal affront to humanity in Beed. If Santosh Deshmukh’s family does not receive justice, such crimes will escalate in Maharashtra. We have demanded Munde’s resignation until the investigation is complete,” he mentioned.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Danve declared that the homicide of humanity in Beed wouldn’t be tolerated. “The state government is shielding Dhananjay Munde, so we have sought the governor’s intervention. An IPS officer should lead the investigations, and Munde must resign immediately,” Danve mentioned.
NCP (SP) chief Jitendra Awhad added, “In Beed, Santosh Deshmukh was killed by criminals, while in Parbhani, Somnath Suryavanshi was killed by the police. The law and order situation in the state is deteriorating.”
In his letter to Chief Minister Fadnavis, Sharad Pawar highlighted the dangers confronted by elected representatives advocating for justice within the Deshmukh case. “This incident is a blot on the cultural traditions of Maharashtra. Considering the ongoing crimes in Beed, the safety of elected representatives is a pressing concern. I request an urgent review of security arrangements and the provision of adequate police protection for them,” Pawar wrote.
Reacting to calls for for Munde’s resignation, NCP state unit president Sunil Tatkare defended the federal government’s stance. “Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for the probe, and we have full confidence in its impartiality. No one should politicise the unfortunate murder of Santosh Deshmukh. However, it is wrong to criticise Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in this matter,” Tatkare mentioned.