MHA seeks factual report from Maharashtra govt on Lok Sabha MP Navneet Ranas complaint

New Delhi, Apr 26 (PT) The Union Home Ministry has sought a factual report from the Maharashtra government over Independent Lok Sabha MP Navneet Ranas allegation about her arrest and “inhumane treatment” by the police, officials said.

The Amaravati MP was arrested on Saturday along with her MLA-husband Ravi Rana for giving a call for the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa outside Chief Minister Uddhav Thackerays private residence Matoshree in Mumbai.

The home ministry sought a factual report from the Maharashtra government on Ranas allegation about her arrest and “inhuman treatment” allegedly meted out at Mumbais Khar police station, a home ministry official said.

The move came after the Lok Sabha Privilege and Ethics Committee asked the Home Ministry to seek a report from the Maharashtra government.

The lawmaker couple was slapped with a sedition charge.

The Lok Sabha MP has demanded strict action against Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey and claimed the action against her and her husband was taken on directions of the Maharashtra chief minister.

The couple, now in jail, later withdrew their call, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Mumbai for an event. PTI ACB NSD

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