Massive protest in Beed over murder of sarpanch; demand for Munde’s sacking intensifies
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Massive protest in Beed over murder of sarpanch; demand for Munde’s sacking intensifies

The Hindu  

The alleged murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massejog village in Beed district, has triggered massive protests and a political storm in Maharashtra. Prominent participants included Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje of the Kolhapur royal family, BJP MLAs Suresh Dhas and Abhimanyu Pawar, NCP MLAs Prakash Solanke and Sandeep Kshirsagar, and NCP leader Jitendra Awhad. During the rally, Mr. Deshmukh’s daughter, Vaibhavi, made an emotional appeal, saying, “Please give justice to my father.” “My father gave his life trying to save someone from the Dalit community. Mr. Abhimanyu Pawar, BJP MLA from Ausa and a former aide to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, criticised the government’s inaction. Meanwhile, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Mr. Dhas for making public remarks and urged him to directly share evidence with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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Guilty in Beed murder must face action: Ajit
5 days, 12 hours ago

Guilty in Beed murder must face action: Ajit

New Indian Express  

SUDHIR: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that he has asked CM Devendra Fadnavis to take stern action if NCP minister Dhanajay Munde or any one from his party is found guilty in the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Opposition are demanding the resignation of Munde over his alleged link with the Deshmukh murder case mastermind …

Nab Beed sarpanch murder accused first, then talk of not sparing anyone: Shive Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve
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6 days, 5 hours ago

Nab Beed sarpanch murder accused first, then talk of not sparing anyone: Shive Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve on Thursday said the Maharashtra Government should first arrest the absconding accused in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder case and then say it would not spare any of the culprits. The Leader of Opposition in the State legislative council targeted the Devendra Fadnavis government as one of the accused persons in the murder case was still …

Didn't meet Ajit Pawar to seek Munde's removal over sarpanch murder case: BJP MLA
1 week ago

Didn't meet Ajit Pawar to seek Munde's removal over sarpanch murder case: BJP MLA

The Hindu  

BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has said he did not meet Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar to seek Minister Dhananjay Munde's removal in connection with the case of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder. Dhas has been targeting NCP leader Munde over his close associate's alleged involvement in an extortion case linked to Deshmukh's murder. Speaking to reporters on …

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case
1 week, 2 days ago

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Amid rising unrest over the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog, and statewide protests, an all-party delegation met Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde to ensure a free and fair investigation. Separately, NCP chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the provision of adequate security for …

Beed sarpanch murder: Jarange booked for ‘defamatory’ remarks against Dhananjay Munde
1 week, 2 days ago

Beed sarpanch murder: Jarange booked for ‘defamatory’ remarks against Dhananjay Munde

The Hindu  

Beed police have booked Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde over the murder of a sarpanch in the district, an official said. Following a complaint by one Tukaram Aghav, the Parli police here on Sunday registered a First Information Report against Mr. Jarange over the remarks and on charges of creating …

Pressure mounts on Ajit Pawar to sack Minister Dhananjay Munde over Beed sarpanch murder case
1 week, 2 days ago

Pressure mounts on Ajit Pawar to sack Minister Dhananjay Munde over Beed sarpanch murder case

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday held a crucial meeting with NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, following mounting pressure for Munde's resignation over his alleged links to Walmik Karad, the mastermind behind the murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Critics argue that Munde's continued presence in the Mahayuti government could hinder a fair investigation by the Special Investigation …

Beed sarpanch murder: Dhas alleges Walmik Karad and associates arranged meeting at Munde’s residence
1 week, 2 days ago

Beed sarpanch murder: Dhas alleges Walmik Karad and associates arranged meeting at Munde’s residence

Hindustan Times  

BJP MLA Suresh Dhas from Ashti Patoda constituency in Beed on Sunday alleged that a meeting between Walmik Karad and renewable firm officials was held at Dhananjay Munde’s residence when a deal of ₹3 crore was made for going ahead with windmill project. The murder of Santosh Deshmukh, who was the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, has sent …

Anjali Damania claims threats from Munde supporters following protest over Beed sarpanch murder case
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1 week, 2 days ago

Anjali Damania claims threats from Munde supporters following protest over Beed sarpanch murder case

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania has allegedly received threat calls from supporters of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde after demanding an impartial probe into the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Anjali Damania claims threats from Munde supporters following protest over Beed sarpanch murder case Damania alleged that the local police, reportedly influenced by accused Walmik Karad—an associate of NCP minister …

Beed sarpanch murder: Police arrest three, including two absconding accused
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1 week, 4 days ago

Beed sarpanch murder: Police arrest three, including two absconding accused

Hindustan Times  

Police arrested three persons, including two absconding accused involved in the December 9 murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh from Pune and Kalyan, officials said on Saturday. Three people have been arrested in the Beed sarpanch murder case The two wanted men, Sudarshan Chandrabhan Ghule and Sudhir Sangle, were picked up from Pune, while one Siddharth Sonawane was held from …

Beed sarpanch murder: NCP MLA demands Dhananjay Munde's ouster from Maharashtra Cabinet
1 week, 4 days ago

Beed sarpanch murder: NCP MLA demands Dhananjay Munde's ouster from Maharashtra Cabinet

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Saturday suggested that the party leader and minister Dhananjay Munde be ousted from the Maharashtra ministry to ensure a fair probe in the Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. Solanke is the first Nationalist Congress Party leader and second from the Mahayuti coalition to target Munde, an MLA from Beed district. "When he was …

Dhananjay Munde Denies Involvement in Sarpanch Murder, Rules Out Resignation
1 week, 5 days ago

Dhananjay Munde Denies Involvement in Sarpanch Murder, Rules Out Resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The murder of a sarpanch in Beed over the alleged extortion case continues to stir Maharashtra politics with the NCP minister Dhananjay Munde denying involvement in the crime and refusing to resign over the matter. His remarks came after his close aide Walmik Karad was surrendered before the Crime Investigation Department in Pune on Tuesday in connection with Rs …

Beed Sarpanch Murder Case: A Sordid Saga of Money, Muscle, and Political Patronage
1 week, 6 days ago

Beed Sarpanch Murder Case: A Sordid Saga of Money, Muscle, and Political Patronage

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 01, 2025 19:30 IST - 6 MINS READ The bone-chilling murder of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village, Kaij tehsil in Maharashtra’s Beed district, has come to light. The Opposition as well as the ruling BJP and the Nationalist Congress Party leaders alleged that the person watching the murder “live” was Walmik Karad, a close aide of …

NCP leader’s close aide surrenders in Beed sarpanch murder case, Opposition calls it staged
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NCP leader’s close aide surrenders in Beed sarpanch murder case, Opposition calls it staged

The Hindu  

Walmik Karad, a close aide of Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, surrendered before the State Criminal Investigation Department headquarters in Pune on Tuesday in connection with an alleged ₹2 crore extortion case linked to the murder of a village sarpanch. In the video, Mr. Karad said: “I am surrendering before the State CID headquarters in Pune today …

Plea claims minister's ties with gang head accused in sarpanch murder case
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Plea claims minister's ties with gang head accused in sarpanch murder case

India Today  

The brother of a Sarpanch murdered in Maharashtra's Beed district has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging political interference in the investigation. The petitioner accused state minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde of having ties with a key accused and sought his removal from the cabinet and the arrest of a close associate of the minister. The plea filed before …

Beed sarpanch murder: Minister Dhananjay Munde's associate Walmik Karad surrenders
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Beed sarpanch murder: Minister Dhananjay Munde's associate Walmik Karad surrenders

New Indian Express  

PUNE: After 22 days, Walmik Karad, a close aide of Maharashtra NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, on Tuesday surrendered before the Pune police in co nection with an extortion case linked to the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district. My name is being taken in the case due to political vendetta.” After Karad’s arrest, CID said in a …

All-party protest held in Beed against sarpanch murder
2 weeks, 3 days ago

All-party protest held in Beed against sarpanch murder

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: All parties on Saturday staged ‘Akrosh Morcha’ in Beed district to protest against the gruesome murder of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massjog village in Kej Tehsil of Beed. The protest was also joined by Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLA Prakash Solanke, who sought resignation of his party’s inister Dhananjay Munde. The posters-placards carried slogans demanding “justice for Deshmukh”, and arrest …

Massive, all-party protest in Beed to demand justice for slain sarpanch
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Massive, all-party protest in Beed to demand justice for slain sarpanch

Hindustan Times  

BEED: More than 50,000 people from across the political spectrum marched in protest in Beed on Saturday, demanding the arrest of local strongman Walmik Karad, the alleged mastermind behind the recent murder of a local sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh. 28, 2024: Around one lakh people across Maharashtra including leaders from various political parties, participated in a silent march outside the collector's …

BJP MLA Links NCP Minister to Beed Sarpanch Murder Case
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP MLA Links NCP Minister to Beed Sarpanch Murder Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The BJP and NCP leaders from the Mahayuti are at loggerheads with each other in the Beed district. Maharashtra BJP MLA Suresh Dhas on Friday met Beed’s new Superintendent of Police Navneet Kavat in connection with the gruesome murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Mr. Munde, who is now food and civil supply minister in the Devendra Fadnavis government, has …

Munde Denies Links with Sarpanch Murder, Demands Death Penalty for Culprits
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Munde Denies Links with Sarpanch Murder, Demands Death Penalty for Culprits

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde, who is under fire for his alleged links with history sheeter Walmik Karad, on Thursday said that the culprits in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder should be hanged even if they are close to him. Mr. Munde, who took charge of the food and civil supply department on Thursday, said that he has been demanding …

What led to the storm over Beed sarpanch’s murder?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

What led to the storm over Beed sarpanch’s murder?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The brutal murder of Santosh Deshmukh, a sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district on December 9, has escalated into a political storm in the state. Finally, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a judicial probe in the case and the transfer of Beed district superintendent of police, on Friday. chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a judicial probe in the …

Police custody till Dec 27 for ex-NCP functionary in Beed sarpanch murder
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Police custody till Dec 27 for ex-NCP functionary in Beed sarpanch murder

Hindustan Times  

Beed, Former tehsil chief of NCP in Maharashtra’s Beed district, Vishnu Chate, arrested in an extortion case linked to the kidnap and murder of village head Santosh Deshmukh, was on Thursday remanded to police custody till December 27. Police are on the lookout for three others who have been named as wanted accused for kidnapping and murdering Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch …

NCP expels Beed leader accused of kidnapping, murder of sarpanch
1 month ago

NCP expels Beed leader accused of kidnapping, murder of sarpanch

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday expelled a leader from the Beed district who was arrested for allegedly being involved in the kidnapping and murder of a village sarpanch, an incident that sparked unrest in the Maratha community in the politically sensitive Marathwada region. NCP expels Beed leader accused of kidnapping, murder of sarpanch The arrest of Vishnu Chate, …

BJP steps up pressure on Uddhav Thackeray to act against Anil Deshmukh
3 years, 9 months ago

BJP steps up pressure on Uddhav Thackeray to act against Anil Deshmukh

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party stepped up pressure on Uddhav Thackeray’s government to act against Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, a day after shunted Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh alleged that the minister had asked arrested Mumbai police officer Sachin Vaze to extort ₹100 crore a month from Mumbai’s bars and restaurants. Param Bir Singh, in his letter written on …

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