In a shocking incident, Uddhav Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead in Mumbai allegedly over personal enmity. According to information, three to four rounds of firing took place. Following the incident, Ghoshalkar was immediately taken to Karuna Hospital in Borivali West where he succumbed to his injuries.
Leader attacked during Facebook Live
Ghoshalkar was attacked during a Haldi Kumkum programme while doing a Facebook Live. According to reports, a person named Mauris Noronha opened fire at Ghosalkar before shooting self dead. The accused was known as "Mauriss Bhai" and described himself as a "social worker." Notably, workers of the Uddhav Sena faction gathered outside the hospital and demanded strict action against the culprits.
Meanwhile, a police team has reached the spot and the matter is being investigated.
Sanjay Raut demands CM's resignation
Uddhav faction leader Sanjay Raut demanded resignation from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In a post on 'X', Raut wrote, "Goon rule in Maharashtra! Morish Narohna, who shot Abhishek Ghosalkar four days ago, was at the bungalow. The Chief Minister met him." "Morrish was invited to join the Shinde Sena! Fadnavis is a complete failure as Home Minister! Resign!" he added.
Uddhav Sena demands thorough investigation
Shiv Sena leader Anand Dubey has demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. "An atmosphere of 'Jungle Raj' is being created in the state. Firings are taking place in broad daylight. A thorough investigation should be made into the incident," Dubey said.
Case handed over to Crime Branch
The case has now been transferred to the Crime Branch for further investigation. Datta Nalawade, DCP Zone 11, said, "The case has been handed over to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch for further investigation." He had earlier said, 'We received info of firing and immediately reached the spot. Both the injured were taken to the hospital. Both the injured have succumbed to injuries. Investigation is underway into the incident. Samples are being collected into the matter and it will be investigated from all angles. The process is underway to register case."
Raj Tilak Roshan, DCP Crime Branch, said, "There was an incident of firing in the jurisdiction of MHB police station in which two persons are dead and further investigation is being carried out by the crime branch. The process of registration of FIR is underway...It will be part of an investigation to find out about the validity of the arms license in terms of the license and the investigation will be done from all angles. Crime Branch officers will do the investigation...Prima facie it seems there was some kind of rivalry between these two and that's why the incident occurred."
This is the second such incident in the month of January. Earlier, BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad allegedly opened fire at Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) faction leader Mahesh Gaikwad at Hill Line Police Station in Ulhasnagar, triggering sharp reactions from the opposition leaders. The BJP MLA is currently in judicial custody.
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