Suraj Chavan of the Thackeray group has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged malpractice in the distribution of khichdi in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) during the Corona period. In November, the Economic Offenses Branch had issued summons to Amol Kirtikar and Suraj Chavan of the Thackeray group. Both were interrogated on November 25. Even after that, inquiry and investigation was going on in this matter. Meanwhile, ED has arrested Suraj Chavan on January 17 night. Chavan is considered close to Aaditya Thackeray. So this arrest is a big blow for Aaditya Thackeray.
Both Amol Kirtikar and Suraj Chavan are in the Thackeray group. On September 1, 2023, a case was registered under the sections of fraud, criminal treachery, conspiracy etc. Cases were registered against Sunil alias Bala Kadam, Rajeev Salunkhe of Sahyadri Refreshments, Sujit Patkar, partners and employees of Forcev Multi Services, Sneha Caterers, the then Assistant Commissioner (Planning), other municipal officials and private individuals concerned. In this case, there is an allegation of misappropriation of INR 6.36 crore and the Economic Offenses Wing is conducting further investigation.
The Financial Crimes Branch is also investigating the matter. A case has already been registered against six people including Thackeray MP Sanjay Raut's confidant Sujit Patkar in this case.
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