Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher
The Rajarampuri police station in Kolhapur is expected to issue a notice to Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, directing him to appear for questioning or submit his response in writing. The MLA has said he will cooperate with the police. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Kolhapur court has permitted the police to question Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad in connection with a threat issued to publisher Prashant Ambi over the title of the late Govind Pansare’s book ‘Who was Shivaji?’. The police had earlier refused to register a case; the court’s order now paves the way for further action. The Rajarampuri police station in Kolhapur is expected to issue a notice to Mr. Gaikwad, directing him to appear for questioning or submit his response in writing. The MLA has said he will cooperate with the police. Mr. Ambi, meanwhile, has claimed that he continues to receive threatening calls from supporters of Mr. Gaikwad and will file a fresh complaint. The incident dates back to the book ‘Shivaji Kon Hota’ (Who was Shivaji?), …








