The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a probe into the lynching of two sadhus and their driver by a large mob in Palghar in 2020. Fresh cases were registered by the Special Task Branch of the CBI on September 11, following a request from the state government.

Consent from Maharashtra Government

According to the CBI, the cases were registered consequent to the consent of the Government of Maharashtra vide notification dated February 6, 2024, for investigation in respect of the criminal case registered at Kasa Police Station for assaulting Sushil Giri Maharaj, Chikne Maharaj Kalpruksh Giri, both sadhus, and their driver, Nilesh Telgade, who were travelling by car to Surat, near Gadchinchale village, near Chaukipada, Palghar.

Mob Violence and Attack on Police

The mob had

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