Fadnavis orders SIT probe into Maharashtra journalist’s homicide

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MUMBAI: Below power from the opposition, Maharashtra deputy leader minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday introduced SIT (Particular Investigation Group) probe into the alleged homicide of Rajapur-based journalist Shashikant Warishe.

Fadnavis, who could also be the house minister, on Saturday requested the government to represent an SIT led by way of a senior police officer to hold out the probe into Shashikant’s homicide and publish the record.

The 48 years outdated Warishe was once mowed down by way of the Thar jeep pushed by way of Pandarinath Amberkar. The sufferer was once dragged a couple of meters and was once deserted with critical accidents ahead of native other folks rushed him to the health center the place he later succumbed.

The local community mentioned that Shashikant labored with a Marathi day-to-day Mahanagari Occasions. He did intensive experiences on problems touching on to the proposed Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Restricted plant at Barsu within the district. This refinery challenge is being adverse by way of a big segment of other folks over fears of air pollution within the Konkan area.

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

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

“Reporters are murdered in huge sunlight. The accused has been claimed to be on the subject of BJP leaders together with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faction,” Raut mentioned.

Chief of the Opposition, Ajit Pawar mentioned that this example will have to be correctly investigated. He mentioned that the state govt can not lengthen the probe. 

The police registered a case underneath Segment 304 (Punishment for culpable murder now not amounting to homicide) towards Amberkar. Previous police refused to price the perpetrator underneath those sections, however after power from the journalist associations and NGO, they altered the segment.

Previous, the media organizations akin to Vidahan Mandal met Fadnavis and demanded a probe. Additionally they protested at Gandhi statue close to Mantralaya and demanded charging the suspect underneath the Maharashtra Keep watch over of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Additional, they demanded Rs 50 lakh monetary assist for the following of relations of Shashikant Warishe.

MUMBAI: Below power from the opposition, Maharashtra deputy leader minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday introduced SIT (Particular Investigation Group) probe into the alleged homicide of Rajapur-based journalist Shashikant Warishe.

Fadnavis, who could also be the house minister, on Saturday requested the government to represent an SIT led by way of a senior police officer to hold out the probe into Shashikant’s homicide and publish the record.

The 48 years outdated Warishe was once mowed down by way of the Thar jeep pushed by way of Pandarinath Amberkar. The sufferer was once dragged a couple of meters and was once deserted with critical accidents ahead of native other folks rushed him to the health center the place he later succumbed.

The local community mentioned that Shashikant labored with a Marathi day-to-day Mahanagari Occasions. He did intensive experiences on problems touching on to the proposed Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Restricted plant at Barsu within the district. This refinery challenge is being adverse by way of a big segment of other folks over fears of air pollution within the Konkan area.

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

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

“Reporters are murdered in huge sunlight. The accused has been claimed to be on the subject of BJP leaders together with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faction,” Raut mentioned.

Chief of the Opposition, Ajit Pawar mentioned that this example will have to be correctly investigated. He mentioned that the state govt can not lengthen the probe. 

The police registered a case underneath Segment 304 (Punishment for culpable murder now not amounting to homicide) towards Amberkar. Previous police refused to price the perpetrator underneath those sections, however after power from the journalist associations and NGO, they altered the segment.

Previous, the media organizations akin to Vidahan Mandal met Fadnavis and demanded a probe. Additionally they protested at Gandhi statue close to Mantralaya and demanded charging the suspect underneath the Maharashtra Keep watch over of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Additional, they demanded Rs 50 lakh monetary assist for the following of relations of Shashikant Warishe.