Maharashtra Minister slams police over security lapses after late-night ruckus outside his Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar home

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat. Credit: X/@SanjayShirsat77

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Friday (November 13, 2026) criticised the State police over security lapses after three youths allegedly hurled liquor bottles his residence Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, leaving two security guards injured.

According to Mr. Shirsat, three unknown youths in an inebriated state created ruckus outside his house around 11 p.m. on Thursday (November 12, 2026). He alleged that the youths threw broken bottles towards the house upon being confronted.

“I do not expect that special attention should be paid to this incident just because an attack was made on me but an attempt is being made to attack the house of a Guardian Minister, at least the police should have taken cognisance of it,” said Mr. Shirsat, who is also the Guardian Minister of the district.

He also said that he would take up the matter with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Meanwhile, the police have taken all three accused into custody. Their interrogation and the process of registering a case is under way.

Published - November 13, 2026 11:56 am IST