Mumbai Police Book BJP Leader Shilpa Keluskar Over Alleged AB Form Theft in Ward 173 Case
The complaint was filed after the ward was allotted to a Shiv Sena nominee, prompting questions over how a returned party nomination form reached the election office.
Overview
- Sion police registered an FIR under Section 303(2) (theft) against Shilpa Dattaram Keluskar based on BJP office secretary Dinesh Jagtap’s complaint, and the case was transferred to Bhoiwada police for investigation.
- The complaint says Keluskar was issued an AB form on December 29, returned it to the BJP office, and on December 31 a form bearing the Mumbai BJP president’s signature was reported submitted at the returning officer’s office.
- Police officials stated arrest is not mandatory for the alleged offence and said a notice of appearance has been served, while Keluskar’s family told reporters they have not received any notice.
- Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the BJP’s Dadar office to determine how the document left party custody and who submitted it.
- The dispute arose after alliance seat-sharing reassigned Ward 173 to Shiv Sena candidate Pooja Kamble, cancelling Keluskar’s bid.