Maharashtra Minister Slams Police Over Security Lapses After Late-Night Ruckus Outside Sambhajinagar Home
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat criticised state police for security lapses following a late-night ruckus outside his Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar residence on November 12, 2026, where three inebriated youths allegedly threw broken bottles and injured two security guards. Shirsat, also the district's Guardian Minister, demanded the police take cognisance of the attack on a minister's home and announced he would raise the matter with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The police have taken all three accused into custody and are currently interrogating them while registering a case. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday night, November 12, 2026, and took place in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Why it matters
The minister's public criticism highlights security concerns for high-profile political figures' residences and tests state police accountability, potentially influencing future security arrangements for officials in Maharashtra.
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