Ex-IPS Officer Alleges Political Pressure to Arrest Bal Thackeray; Minister Denies Claims

Former Maharashtra ATS chief K.P. Raghuvanshi alleges in his biography that he faced political pressure to arrest Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and other Hindutva leaders without sufficient evidence during the 1990s and UPA era. Raghuvanshi claims he resisted these pressures, which affected his career. Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal denies pressuring Raghuvanshi to arrest Thackeray, stating the police initiated the case and aimed to ensure Thackeray's comfort during legal proceedings.