Abhishek Ghosalkar Murder: A leader affiliated with the Uddhav faction of Shiv Sena was fatally shot in Mumbai, sparking renewed concerns about law and order.
The political atmosphere in the state has intensified following the tragic killing. On Thursday evening, Abhishek Ghosalkar, a prominent figure within the Uddhav Thackeray faction, was targeted in a shooting incident in the Dahisar area of Mumbai, sustaining three gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to the hospital for medical treatment, Abhishek Ghosalkar succumbed to his injuries. The assailant responsible for the attack subsequently took his own life. Ghosalkar, a former corporator, held a significant position within the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena.
In response to his murder, Sanjay Raut has called for the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Allegations of state collusion with criminal elements Sanjay Raut has alleged that the Chief Minister has associations with gangsters, asserting that the state has fallen under the control of criminal elements, rendering the law ineffective.
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He claimed that the police force seems to serve only the interests of certain gangs, such as the Shinde gang. The perpetrator, known as Morris Bhai, had previously interacted with Abhishek Ghosalkar via Facebook Live before carrying out the fatal shooting. The video footage capturing the incident has since gone viral on social media platforms, prompting varied reactions from the public.
Numerous leaders from opposition parties have raised concerns about the incident, sharing the video footage on social media platforms to highlight the gravity of the situation.
Sanjay Raut described the footage of the attack on Abhishek Ghosalkar as deeply disturbing. Anand Dubey, a spokesperson, criticized the NDA government, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order and vowing to challenge the current administration.