A resident of Kolkata was arrested for allegedly threatening Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut over phone.
He was arrested on the early hours of Friday by a team of Mumbai Police working in collaboration with Kolkata Police. Police sources said that he threatened Raut over a phone call made with voice over internet protocol.
They also said that the accused Palash Bose (nearly 30 years old) was arrested from his residence at Tollygunge in South Kolkata. Bose, a gym instructor by profession, threatened Raut over the recent tension between the Shiv Sena and Kangana Ranaut, police sources said adding that he is a fan of the actress.
A team of Mumbai Police officials raided Bose’s house on the early hours of Friday and seized his mobile phone and laptop before arresting him. They also conducted search operation at his residence. However, Bose’s family members have denied the allegations.
According to sources, Bose will be produced at a city court where Mumbai Police will seek transit remand.
The development comes at a time when the Shiv Sena and Ranaut are engaged in a bitter spat after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished parts of Ranaut’s bungalow at Bandra. Later, the Bombay High Court issued a stay order on the operation.
“I am never wrong and my enemies prove again and again this is why my Mumbai is POK now #deathofdemocracy,” Ranaut had earlier tweeted.
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