Fri Sep 05 07:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:

**Summary:**

A video has surfaced showing a heated exchange between a female IPS officer, DSP Anjana Krishna, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar regarding alleged illegal mining in Karmala, Solapur district. DSP Krishna was investigating reports of illegal murrum (soil) excavation when NCP workers, reportedly intervening on behalf of those allegedly involved, contacted Pawar. During the phone call (and subsequently, a video call), Pawar reportedly instructed Krishna to halt the operation, citing the sensitive atmosphere in Mumbai, but Krishna refused, allegedly claiming she didn’t recognize him. The incident has sparked controversy, with Pawar allegedly threatening action against the officer. While no official complaint has been filed, the incident is under investigation. An NCP spokesperson defended Pawar, stating the call was misinterpreted and that Krishna’s claim of not recognizing the Deputy CM was false.

**News Article:**

**Maharashtra: Deputy CM Pawar, IPS Officer Clash Over Alleged Illegal Mining; Viral Video Sparks Controversy**

**Solapur, Maharashtra –** A tense confrontation between Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and a female IPS officer, DSP Anjana Krishna, has ignited a political firestorm after a video of their heated exchange went viral. The incident stems from an investigation into alleged illegal murrum (soil) excavation in Karmala, Solapur district.

According to reports, DSP Krishna was investigating complaints of illegal mining activity in Kurdu village, Madha taluka, when the confrontation occurred. During the investigation, a verbal dispute erupted between the police team and local villagers. Reportedly, NCP workers contacted Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and handed the phone over to DSP Krishna.

The viral video purportedly shows Pawar instructing DSP Krishna to halt the operation, citing the sensitive situation in Mumbai as a reason. However, the officer allegedly refused, even claiming she did not recognize the Deputy Chief Minister. Pawar can be heard telling the officer to stop the action, relay the message to the Tehsildar on his behalf, mentioning sensitive enviroment of Mumbai and allegedly threatening to take action against her. At one point, he even offered to make a video call so she would recognize him.

“I am giving you orders to stop this. Tell the Tehsildar that Ajit Pawar called. The Deputy CM has told me to stop this as the atmosphere in Mumbai is tense,” Pawar purportedly said during the call.

The officer responded, “You do one thing, call directly on my phone.”

Following which Pawar said, “I will take action against you. You want to see me? Give me your number, I will make a WhatsApp call. Will you recognize my face then? How dare you?”

The video has sparked outrage, with some questioning the Deputy Chief Minister’s intervention in an ongoing investigation.

While no formal complaint has been filed by either side, authorities have confirmed that the incident is under investigation. DSP Krishna, along with the local Tehsildar and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, have stated that they are looking into the matter.

The NCP has defended Ajit Pawar, claiming the call was being misinterpreted. “Ajit Pawar only engaged in professional dialogue. It is incorrect for Anjana Krishna to claim she is unaware of the state’s Deputy Chief Minister. In a democracy, everyone’s voice should be heard, and this video should not be misinterpreted,” said NCP spokesperson Anand Paranjape.

The incident has raised questions about the extent of political influence on law enforcement and is likely to fuel further debate in the coming days.

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