BJP legislator Ganesh Gaikwad has allegedly shot Shiv Sena leader Mahesh Gaikwad in Maharashtra’s Ulhanagar.
The incident took place late night on Friday when both the politicians were inside the office of a senior police officer at the Hill Line police station, where the two along with their supporters had gathered to file a complaint over a long-standing land dispute.
Reportedly, argument broke out between the two politicians and Ganesh Gaikwad shot four rounds of bullets at Mahesh Gaikwad, reported India Today.
The shooting also left Shiv Sena MLA Rahul Patil injured. Both the injured Shiv Sena leaders are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital in Thane.
Meanwhile, Ganpat Gaikwad has been arrested and taken into police custody. The gun he used has also been seized by the police.
The police has filed a case in the incident, while three accused, including BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad have been arrested in connection with the case.
“A case has been filed under attempt to murder and section 30 of The Arms Act. A total of 6 accused have been identified and 3 of them have been already arrested,” said Datta Shinde, Additional CP, Thane.
The injured Shiv Sena leader Mahesh Gaikwad was initially admitted to a local hospital in Ulhasnagar. However, after his condition became critical, he was shifted to a hospital in Thane.
Following the incident, the tension has gripped the city with supporters of Mahesh Gaikwad thronging the hospital.
BJP’s Ganesh Gaikwad reportedly has said he will accept whatever decision the court takes on the incident.
He also levelled corruption charges against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said crime has increased under the Shiv Sena chief's governance.
Gaikwad also alleged that Eknath Shinde will "betray" the BJP.
