Shinde says govt has taken serious note of threat to Pawar

Press Trust of India

Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said his government has taken serious note of the death threat to NCP chief Sharad Pawar and he has given instructions for a probe.

While Mumbai police officials said they were looking into the matter, Pune cops reviewed security at Pawar's residence in Shivajinagar area of the city. Calling Pawar a “senior respected leader”, Shinde said in a statement that all necessary precautions will be taken for his security.

Police authorities have been asked to beef up Pawar's security if needed, the CM said. For the past few days, the chief minister said, deliberate attempts are being made to create tension in the state.

“Ever since the SC verdict (in Shiv Sena-related issues), some people are upset due to which attempts are being made to spoil the atmosphere by glorifying Aurangazeb and Tipu Sultan,” said the statement.