India, Aug. 6 -- The Bombay high court on Tuesday denied bail to former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ganpat Gaikwad and three co-accused-his bodyguard Harshal Kene, and supporters Kunal Dilip Patil and Nagesh Deepak Baderao-in connection with the firing at Shiv Sena leader Mahesh Gaikwad and another party worker inside a police station in Ulhasnagar in February 2024.

"The offence alleged against the applicant, if ultimately proved, is not only heinous but also indicative of a complete disregard for the rule of law and public safety," said justice Amit Borkar, while rejecting the former lawmaker's bail plea.

"The act has the potential to discourage victims from approaching the police, undermine the morale of police personnel, and det...