Minister’s aide Karad has Rs 100 cr assets, got ED notice in 2022: BJP MLA

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Maharashtra BJP MLA Suresh Dhas on Thursday claimed that Walmik Karad, arrested in an extortion case linked to sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder, has assets of more than Rs 100 crore and got a notice from the ED in 2022.

Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, was abducted, tortured, and murdered on December 9, allegedly in retaliation for his efforts to prevent extortion attempts against an energy firm linked to a windmill project.

As part of the investigation, police have so far arrested seven persons connected to the case. One of the accused is still absconding.