Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday sharply criticised the Maharashtra government for its inaction in the Ajit Pawar plane crash case, accusing officials of shielding the DGCA and VSR Ventures.

Addressing reporters, Raut questioned why the Mumbai Police denied filing an FIR requested by NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, suggesting that interference from influential individuals influenced the authorities' behaviour. He claimed that DCP had received a call from the Vidhan Bhavan, after which the approach of the commissioner changed. Raut also alleged that many politicians have invested in VSR Ventures, and current ministers have financial links with the company, which could explain the lack of proper action.

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