Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher
The Kolhapur court has allowed police to interrogate Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad regarding threats made to publisher Prashant Ambi. Gaikwad had previously objected to a book title related to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and allegedly threatened Ambi during a phone call. Following the court's decision, Gaikwad expressed regret for his language but maintained his stance on the issue.
- ▪The Kolhapur court has permitted police to question Sanjay Gaikwad over threats to publisher Prashant Ambi.
- ▪Gaikwad threatened Ambi regarding the book 'Who was Shivaji?' written by Govind Pansare.
- ▪Ambi claims to have received ongoing threats from Gaikwad's supporters and plans to file a new complaint.
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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?), written by Govind Pansare 37 years ago. Mr.
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