Fadnavis orders SIT probe into Maharashtra journalist’s homicide

Express News Service

MUMBAI: Under strain from the opposition, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday introduced SIT (Special Investigation Team) probe into the alleged homicide of Rajapur-based journalist Shashikant Warishe.

Fadnavis, who can also be the house minister, on Saturday requested the authorities to represent an SIT led by a senior police officer to hold out the probe into Shashikant’s homicide and submit the report.

The 48 years previous Warishe was mowed down by the Thar jeep pushed by Pandarinath Amberkar. The sufferer was dragged just a few meters and was deserted with severe accidents earlier than native folks rushed him to the hospital the place he later succumbed.

The native folks stated that Shashikant labored with a Marathi day by day Mahanagari Times. He did intensive experiences on points relating to the proposed Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited plant at Barsu within the district. This refinery undertaking is being opposed by a big part of individuals over fears of air pollution within the Konkan area.

Shashikant wrote a number of articles towards the property agent Amberkar and his malpractices. It has been said that Shashikant’s article towards Amberkar with the latter’s alleged closeness to Prime Minister, Chief Minister and Fadnavis had infuriated Amberkar.  So he plotted to kill Shashikant. After the homicide, Amberkar fled the spot.

Meanwhile, the  Opposition upped the ante towards Fadnavis on Saturday. Shiv Sena chief Sanjay Raut wrote a letter complaining in regards to the regulation and order state of affairs within the state.

“Journalists are murdered in broad daylight. The accused has been claimed to be near BJP leaders together with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faction,” Raut stated.

Leader of the Opposition, Ajit Pawar stated that this case needs to be correctly investigated. He stated that the state authorities cannot delay the probe. 

The police registered a case underneath Section 304 (Punishment for culpable murder not amounting to homicide) towards Amberkar. Earlier police refused to cost the offender underneath these sections, however after strain from the journalist associations and NGO, they altered the part.

Earlier, the media organizations corresponding to Vidahan Mandal met Fadnavis and demanded a probe. They additionally protested at Gandhi statue close to Mantralaya and demanded charging the suspect underneath the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Further, they demanded Rs 50 lakh monetary assist for the following of kin of Shashikant Warishe.

MUMBAI: Under strain from the opposition, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday introduced SIT (Special Investigation Team) probe into the alleged homicide of Rajapur-based journalist Shashikant Warishe.

Fadnavis, who can also be the house minister, on Saturday requested the authorities to represent an SIT led by a senior police officer to hold out the probe into Shashikant’s homicide and submit the report.

The 48 years previous Warishe was mowed down by the Thar jeep pushed by Pandarinath Amberkar. The sufferer was dragged just a few meters and was deserted with severe accidents earlier than native folks rushed him to the hospital the place he later succumbed.

The native folks stated that Shashikant labored with a Marathi day by day Mahanagari Times. He did intensive experiences on points relating to the proposed Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited plant at Barsu within the district. This refinery undertaking is being opposed by a big part of individuals over fears of air pollution within the Konkan area.

Shashikant wrote a number of articles towards the property agent Amberkar and his malpractices. It has been said that Shashikant’s article towards Amberkar with the latter’s alleged closeness to Prime Minister, Chief Minister and Fadnavis had infuriated Amberkar.  So he plotted to kill Shashikant. After the homicide, Amberkar fled the spot.

Meanwhile, the  Opposition upped the ante towards Fadnavis on Saturday. Shiv Sena chief Sanjay Raut wrote a letter complaining in regards to the regulation and order state of affairs within the state.

“Journalists are murdered in broad daylight. The accused has been claimed to be near BJP leaders together with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faction,” Raut stated.

Leader of the Opposition, Ajit Pawar stated that this case needs to be correctly investigated. He stated that the state authorities cannot delay the probe. 

The police registered a case underneath Section 304 (Punishment for culpable murder not amounting to homicide) towards Amberkar. Earlier police refused to cost the offender underneath these sections, however after strain from the journalist associations and NGO, they altered the part.

Earlier, the media organizations corresponding to Vidahan Mandal met Fadnavis and demanded a probe. They additionally protested at Gandhi statue close to Mantralaya and demanded charging the suspect underneath the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Further, they demanded Rs 50 lakh monetary assist for the following of kin of Shashikant Warishe.