Fri Sep 05 07:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the original Marathi text:

**Controversy Erupts as Maharashtra Deputy CM Pawar Allegedly Intervenes in Illegal Excavation Case**

**Solapur, Maharashtra:** A video circulating online has ignited a political firestorm in Maharashtra, with allegations that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar intervened to halt a police investigation into illegal excavation in Kurdu village, Madha Taluka, Solapur district.

The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday when Sub-Divisional Police Officer (DYSP) Anjana Krishna V.S. arrived at the scene of road construction in Kurdu village, where illegal murrum (soil) excavation was suspected. After those responsible failed to produce valid royalty documentation, DYSP Krishna ordered the excavation to stop.

According to reports, a heated argument ensued between the police officer and villagers. Baba Jagtap, the village head and a local leader from Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), then reportedly called Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Jagtap then passed the phone to DYSP Krishna. While Pawar identified himself on the call, DYSP Krishna requested that he call her on her official phone. Pawar then reportedly made a video call to DYSP Krishna, reprimanding her and demanding that she halt the action and inform the local Tehsildar about his call. This video has gone viral, prompting accusations of political interference in administrative matters.

Village head Baba Jagtap defended his actions, claiming the excavation was for government work and that royalty fees would be paid through the bill. He alleged that the administration had been misled.

Opposition parties have seized upon the incident. Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) leader Sushma Andhare criticized the state government, suggesting it emboldened those who abuse their power. She questioned why the police officer should release those accused of illegal excavation based on a phone call.

Janashakti Shetkari Sanghatana founder Atul Khupse has demanded Pawar’s resignation and an apology to the female police officer, threatening protests if action is not taken within eight days. AAP leader Vijay Kumbhar has accused Pawar of protecting illegal excavators.

While the video evidence is circulating widely, no formal complaint has been filed in the case so far. DYSP Krishna and other officials have declined to comment. Ajit Pawar has also avoided commenting on the matter.

NCP spokesperson Anand Paranjape defended Pawar, stating that he was merely responding to farmers’ concerns about the Tehsildar’s actions and that Pawar simply asked the DYSP to halt the action until further information was available. He claimed that reports of Pawar scolding the officer were malicious and that it was incorrect for a DYSP rank officer not to recognize the Deputy Chief Minister.

DYSP Anjana Krishna V.S., a 2022-23 UPSC exam rank holder, is currently posted as Deputy Superintendent of Police at Karmala in Solapur district.

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