Jalgaon, March 3
The Jalgaon police in Maharashtra have arrested three persons and detained one minor in connection with the harassment and molestation of Union Minister Raksha Khadse’s daughter.
The harassment occurred last Friday. The police sources said they nabbed Aniket Bhoyi, Kiran Mali, Anuj Patil and one minor. The police have registered offences against seven persons while it has launched a search for others linked to the case. The police swung into action following a complaint by Minister Raksha Khadse’s security guard in the early hours of Saturday.
The arrest of four persons comes after Union Minister Khadse expressed serious anguish over the incident, saying, "If the daughter of a Union Minister and an MP is being molested, what about others?" She also spoke to CM Fadnavis and demanded strict action against those involved in the case.
CM Fadnavis, after speaking to Minister Khadse on Sunday, admitted that the incident was unfortunate while hinting at the involvement of activists of a particular party. He also announced that no one would be spared despite their political affiliations as strong action would be taken against them.
Minister Khadse and her father-in-law and NCP(SP) legislator Eknath Khadse had alleged that the activists of the Shiv Sena legislator from Muktainagar were involved in the harassment and molestation.