By Mahi Jain and Aarit Gupta
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat says, “Today is the counting of the votes, and on such a day. When our workers were coming into the centre, nearly 100 policemen opened a lathi charge on them and wounded them severely. Action should be taken against this. The police should show their force against the criminals, instead of the workers. This is the misuse of power. We are filing an MLC against them.”
Following this, Police Commissioner Praveen Pawar addressed the incident.
“The counting of votes is taking place here today. An incident has occurred here,” he said.
Pawar added, “The DCP will investigate the matter, taking into account the stance of both the police and Shiv Sena leaders, and then action will be taken. Everything will be investigated.”
The earlier attack also involved a reporter and a cameraman who were reportedly beaten near the centre while covering the elections. Pawar assured that safety measures had been stepped up. “We are making sure journalists and others working at the counting centre are protected,” he said.
Police kept a strong presence at the site while counting continued. Locals and media personnel are closely observing the events as authorities try to maintain order. Officials said further updates would be shared once the investigation is complete and compiled.