India, Nov. 7 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday ordered a high-level probe into alleged irregularities in a land deal involving Parth Pawar, son of Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Calling the allegations "prima facie serious," Fadnavis said a detailed investigation had been initiated.

The controversy centres around a 16.19-hectare land parcel in Pune's Mundhwa, purchased by Amadea Enterprises LLP, a firm in which Parth Pawar is one of two directors. The land, reportedly worth Rs.1,804 crore, was allegedly bought for Rs.300 crore, according to activist Anjali Damania, who posted details of the transaction on X (formerly Twitter). The land registration document she shared lists the market price at Rs.294.65 c...