Pune, March 31 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the Satara superintendent of police Tushar Doshi was sent on compulsory leave to ensure impartial investigation in cases related to alleged police misconduct during the ZP presidential election. The decision is significant as it comes shortly after deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde had protested inside and outside the state legislative Assembly and Council demanding the resignation of Doshi. The Shiv Sena leader alleged that Satara police had manhandled his party's minister Sambhuraje Desai during the Satara district president elections recently. Doshi said, "I am currently on earned leave. I had applied for it and received approval from the department. I will remain on leave until April 6." The March 20 polls, expected to be a straightforward win for the Shiv Sena and NCP alliance, descended into chaos, triggering allegations of police interference and a breakdown of order at the polling venue. The chief minister, who also holds the home portfolio, said, "The Satara SP has been sent on leave. The decision was taken to ensure free and fair investigation."...