Deputy CM Ajit Pawar addressed a viral video showcasing his interaction with IPS officer Anjali Krushna. He clarified that his aim was to de-escalate the situation on the ground, not to interfere with police operations. He expressed high regard for the police force and upheld the importance of the rule of law. Pawar also asserted his dedication to transparent governance and the enforcement of laws against illegal activities like sand mining. The video shows Pawar talking to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Anjali Krushna in Solapur’s Karmala, who was addressing illegal sand mining in Kurdu village. In the footage, the IPS officer asks Pawar to call her directly, and Pawar is heard asking her to stop her actions. This incident has drawn criticism from the opposition, with Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut requesting the Union Home Minister to ensure the IPS officer’s safety.
