The arrest of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has sparked a political row in Maharashtra, with the Opposition and ruling alliance exchanging sharp allegations. Congress MP Praniti Shinde raised fears of a possible encounter, while NCP MP Supriya Sule backed her concerns

According to the police, the incident occurred on Sunday after a music concert held in Goregaon, Mumbai. The deceased were students of a city-based management institute and were part of a group of around 15 individuals