Prithviraj Chavan Receives Threat For Demanding Right-Wing Leader's Arrest

Prithviraj Chavan's aide said the Congress leader has lodged a complaint with the police in Karad city after the e-mail was received on Saturday night.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan has received an email threatening him after he demanded the arrest of Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for his controversial comments on Mahatma Gandhi's lineage, following which an FIR was registered.

Prithviraj Chavan's aide also said police security has been increased for the senior Congress leader.

On Sunday, police registered an FIR in Karad city in Satara district, Superintendent of Police Sameer Sheikh told PTI.