BJP MLA's Attack on Shiv Sena Ally Caught on CCTV, Raises Questions of Self-Defence Claim

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 03 Feb 2024,Saturday Politics

CCTV footage captures BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad firing at and assaulting Shiv Sena leader Mahesh Gaikwad in a police station, challenging his self-defence justification. The incident, stemming from a land dispute, led to arrests and injuries. Gaikwad defends his actions, alleging his son was assaulted. However, the footage contradicts his claim. Gaikwad also criticizes Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, accusing him of fostering criminality. Opposition demands Shinde's resignation, citing law-and-order concerns. The incident exacerbates tensions within the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance.

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