NCP (SP) MLA alleges threat to his life from MCOCA accused
Thane, July 18 -- Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader and MLA Jitendra Awhad today alleged threat to his life, claiming that contract killers have been ''monitoring'' him for the past three days.
Speaking to media, Awhad alleged that the individuals tracking him are accused in cases under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
"For the past three days, I have been under surveillance by criminals involved in serious organized crimes. These are not ordinary individuals, but those charged under MCOCA," he stated.
Raising concerns about security of elected legislators, including him, Awhad said, "If we, as elected representatives, are not safe, then what is the point of holding the position of MLA? O...
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