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After Viral Rebuke of IPS Officer, Ajit Pawar Faces Probe Demands as NCP Spokesperson Retracts Attack

The controversy stems from an August 31 crackdown on alleged illegal excavation in Solapur district.

Overview

  • Solapur Rural Police registered an FIR on September 4 against local NCP worker Baba Jagtap and others for obstructing officials during the Kurduvadi operation.
  • A video from the scene shows Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar sternly addressing SDPO Anjana Krishna by phone and warning of action against her.
  • Pawar later said he sought to de‑escalate tensions and affirmed respect for the police and the rule of law.
  • NCP spokesperson Amol Mitkari withdrew his post questioning the officer’s credentials and issued an unconditional apology, calling it his personal opinion.
  • Activist Anjali Damania sent a legal notice to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking an independent inquiry and Pawar’s temporary resignation, while Shiv Sena (UBT) demanded a case through Saamana.