Maharashtra: Stone pelting on former minister Anil Deshmukh’s car, head injury; Attack took place in son’s assembly constituency
Former Maharashtra minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh’s car has been pelted with stones in Nagpur district. According to the information, former minister Anil Deshmukh has been injured in this stone pelting. Nagpur Police has confirmed the matter. Former Home Minister and NCP Sharad Pawar faction leader Anil Deshmukh has been attacked in Katol assembly constituency of Nagpur, during which several people pelted stones at his car, causing him head injury.
Attack in Katol assembly constituency, son Salil is a candidate
At the same time, NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh has alleged that some people pelted stones at his car on Katol Jalalkheda Road in Katol assembly constituency. He has suffered injuries in this incident and is being taken to a nearby hospital. Let us tell you that Anil Deshmukh’s son Salil Deshmukh is contesting from Katol assembly seat on NCP Sharad Pawar’s ticket.
Nagpur police engaged in identifying the attackers
At present, the police have started investigating the incident in this case and are engaged in identifying the attackers. Nagpur Superintendent of Police (Rural) Harsh Poddar confirmed the incident and said that officers have been sent to the spot. He said, investigation has started. Police is trying to identify those responsible for the attack.
Anil Deshmukh is currently on bail
Let us tell you that in the year 2021, Anil Deshmukh had to resign from the post of Home Minister of Maharashtra after being accused of corruption. After this, he was arrested in November 2021, while he was released on bail in December 2022.
Elections in Maharashtra in one phase on November 20
Elections for the 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will be held in a single phase on November 20, while the counting of votes for the assembly elections will be held on November 23. The Mahayuti (great alliance) comprising Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, BJP and Ajit Pawar’s NCP is trying to regain power, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of Shiv Sena (UT), NCP (SP) and Congress is trying to oust the incumbent government from power.
