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.