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    Home / News / India News / Maharashtra minister's aide 'meets' sarpanch murder accused; stirs row 
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    Maharashtra minister's aide 'meets' sarpanch murder accused; stirs row 
    The incident allegedly occurred at Beed City police station

    Maharashtra minister's aide 'meets' sarpanch murder accused; stirs row 

    By Snehil Singh
    Jan 04, 2025
    10:34 am

    What's the story

    A political storm has erupted in Maharashtra after an alleged meeting between Balaji Tandale, a close aide of Minister Sanjay Munde, and Valmik Karad, who is in police custody for his alleged role in the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

    The incident allegedly occurred at Beed City police station, where Karad is lodged.

    Tandale alleged he was summoned for questioning by Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials and reached the station in their vehicle.

    Crime syndicate

    Murder accused's alleged ties to minister

    Karad, who allegedly ran a crime syndicate in Beed district, surrendered to the CID and is now remanded to 14 days in police custody.

    He is also said to be a close associate of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Minister Dhananjay Munde.

    The state government has since formed a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by CID Deputy Inspector General Basavraj Teli to probe the murder.

    Political uproar

    Opposition demands transparency in murder investigation

    The controversy escalated after Deshmukh's brother lodged a complaint alleging that Tandale helped arrange a meeting with Karad.

    Opposition leaders, including NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Jitendra Awhad, have also condemned the incident.

    Awhad accused investigating officers of colluding with local politicians and demanded Minister Munde's resignation over the alleged lack of transparency in the investigation.

    Swift action

    SIT formed to expedite investigation

    The SIT's formation comes after villagers protested, demanding quick action against those involved in Deshmukh's murder.

    Three suspects have been arrested till now, while three others are still at large.

    The SIT hopes to fast-track the investigation and bring all responsible parties to justice amid allegations of political interference and vendetta claims by Karad.

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