Jaleel refuses to take police notice, alleges cops under political pressure
Jaleel is facing accusations of using objectionable and caste-sensitive language, prompting the registration of FIRs under the SC/ST Act. The city police served him a notice seeking his cooperation in the investigation. However, Jaleel not only declined to accept the notice but also launched a counterattack, accusing the police of acting under political pressure. "Police are working at the behest of district guardian minister Sanjay Shirsat.
But no amount of pressure is going to stop me. I will continue to expose Shirsat and his acts, come what may," Jaleel said.
Over the past few weeks, Jaleel repeatedly accused Shirsat, who is also the state's social justice minister, of power misuse and corruption. Shirsat denied all charges and accused Jaleel of engaging in political stunts.
The confrontation between the two leaders has heightened political tension in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, especially ahead of the upcoming civic elections. Meanwhile, police officers said due legal procedure is being followed in the SC/ST Act cases against Jaleel and that his refusal to accept the notice will be duly recorded.
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