NCP (SP) demands Fadnavis's resignation over attack on cop
The Free Press Journal|August 27, 2024
PUNE In the wake of the attack on a policeman with a sickle (koyta) in Pune, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) staged a protest on Monday, demanding the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the state's home minister, claiming that the law and order situation in the city has deteriorated.
Staff Reporter
NCP (SP) demands Fadnavis's resignation over attack on cop

Assistant Police Inspector Ratnakar Gaikwad sustained a severe head injury after being attacked with a koyta in the Hadapsar area on Sunday after he tried to break up an argument. The incident occurred around 4pm in front of New Royal Auto Garage in Sasanenagar. The accused, identified as Nihal Singh Mannu Singh Tak (18) and Rahul Singh alias Rahulya Ravindra Singh Bhond (19), have been arrested after initially fleeing from the scene.

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