Justice Pursued: No Tolerance for 'Gunda Raj' in Beed, Fadnavis Declares
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared zero tolerance for criminal rule in the murder of Beed's sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh. Deshmukh was killed after opposing an extortion attempt. Fadnavis ensures justice, with police actively pursuing culprits. A suspect connected to a minister surrendered, intensifying the political dimension.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has issued a stern warning, declaring that the rule of criminals, or 'gunda raj,' will not be tolerated following the murder of Santosh Deshmukh in Beed.
Fadnavis assured the media that justice will be served, speaking directly with Deshmukh's brother after the sarpanch was abducted and killed, allegedly for opposing an extortion scheme.
In a notable development, Dhananjay Munde's aide, Walmik Karad, surrendered before police in connection with the case, underscoring its political intricacies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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