Political Scandal in Maharashtra: Minister's Aide Surrenders Amid Murder Controversy
Maharashtra's political landscape is shaken as Walmik Karad, a close aide to minister Dhananjay Munde, surrenders in an extortion case linked to a high-profile murder. This development has raised questions about political vendettas and law enforcement efficacy, with opposition parties demanding resignations and fair investigations.
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In a dramatic turn of events, Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde's close aide, Walmik Karad, surrendered to the police in Pune following a three-week manhunt in connection with an extortion case linked to the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district.
The surrender comes amid mounting pressure on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is under fire for the state's deteriorating law-and-order situation. Despite claiming that the government will not tolerate 'goonda raj', opposition parties have criticized the police's delay in apprehending Karad.
The case is further complicated by its political undertones, as Karad's links to Munde and the caste dynamics involved have sparked widespread protests. Calls for an impartial investigation and ministerial resignations are growing louder as the government grapples with the scandal.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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