Questions have been raised over the intelligence failure of Mumbai police as it failed to anticipate the possible attack on the house of Nationalist congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar.
From deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed discontent over the inability of Mumbai police to stop the attack. The home department is with the NCP and senior leader, one of the most trusted aides of Mr Pawar, Dilip Walse-Patil, is home minister.
When asked about objectionable language used by Advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte for last six months and no action by Mumbai police, Mr Raut sarcastically termed it as the greatest example of tolerance. “We always say that this much of patience or tolerance isn’t advisable. Strict action under law should be used. Such sloppy governance would never work. We faced the consequences of it yesterday,” said Mr Raut in a direct attack on Mr Walse-Patil.
