Overview
- Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar told the Assembly that Akola MLA Sajid Khan Pathan received an international call on February 17 around 3:30 pm demanding Rs 10 crore.
- The caller identified himself as Shubham Lonkar and allegedly threatened to kill Pathan, claiming responsibility for the murder of former minister Baba Siddique.
- Speaker Rahul Narvekar directed the Maharashtra government to treat the matter with utmost seriousness and to ensure immediate security for the MLA.
- Pathan said he alerted the Akola superintendent of police after the call and reported that the chief minister phoned him as authorities initiated action.
- The alleged threat was framed against prior incidents linked in reports to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, heightening concerns over the safety of public representatives and citizens.