Shiv Sena councilor in Palghar booked in criminal case

Palghar district police on Monday filed a criminal case against a sitting Shiv Sena councilor, according to official records. The registration of the case follows a preliminary investigation by local authorities, though details of the alleged offence have not been disclosed publicly. The councilor, who holds a seat in the district's municipal body, is expected to appear before the investigating officer for questioning. This development adds to the growing scrutiny of elected representatives in Maharashtra's coastal districts. The police have not announced any further action pending the outcome of the inquiry.