Maharashtra: Govt to investigate serious allegations against ED

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil today said that Special Investigation Team of Mumbai Police has been formed and it will investigate the serious allegations made by Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut against ED officials.

He was speaking to reporters in Mumbai. He said ACP Veeresh Prabhu will be heading the SIT and they will be given as much time required by them.

Valse Patil also answered queries about possible action against the recent speech by MNS chief Raj Thackeray. He said that recently there are some attempts to create division and conflicts in society through hate speech and the state government has taken note of it and kept an eye on it.

He added that Maharashtra Police will take the necessary action if anybody tries to disturb the peace and law and order in the state.