3 drunk men attempt to storm Maharashtra minister's bungalow, arrested

Three youths have been arrested for attempting to attack Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Sanjay Shirsat's residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar late at night. The arrests came after the youths threatened security guards and created a disturbance outside the minister's bungalow.

According to the police, the three accused were under the influence of alcohol when they reached the residence. When the duty guard questioned them, they misbehaved with him and got into a scuffle before forcibly entering the premises.

The security guards and police personnel present at the spot managed to apprehend the youths. The guard also alerted the police control room through emergency helpline 112. A police response team reached the spot within around five minutes.

A case was registered against the three accused, who have since been arrested. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Ratnakar Navale, said the preliminary investigation had not revealed any criminal background of the accused or any conspiracy behind the incident. Further investigation is underway.

Following the incident, Shirsat raised serious questions over the city's law and order situation and accused the police administration of negligence.

The minister expressed displeasure that senior officers, including the DCP, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and Police Inspector, did not reach his residence immediately despite the incident taking place at the bungalow of a Cabinet Minister and Guardian Minister.

Shirsat said that the three youths broke bottles and threatened the security guards while attempting to attack his residence. He questioned the police response, asking what the administration was doing if such an incident could take place at a minister's home.

He also claimed that around 15 murders had taken place in the city over the past two months, with some accused still absconding. He further flagged the alleged sale of drugs, illegal gambling dens and illicit liquor businesses, accusing the police of failing to curb such activities.

Shirsat accused the Police Commissioner of being more concerned about his next posting than controlling crime in the city. He also said that the Commissioner's phone was switched off when he tried to contact him following the incident.

The minister said he would complain to the Chief Minister and seek action against the officials concerned. He, however, praised the Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP), saying the latter had answered his call around midnight and assured him of appropriate action.

Police registered a case in connection with the incident. All three accused have been arrested, and further investigation is underway.NO INITIAL EVIDENCE OF CONSPIRACY

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Ratnakar Navale, said the preliminary investigation has not revealed any criminal background of the accused or any indication of a conspiracy behind the incident.

However, police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.- Ends