Opposition slams Kadam over gun licence to Sachin Ghaywal

Yogesh Kadam claims innocence, says court acquitted Sachin Ghaywal in 2019 of all the cases filed 15 to 20 years ago

- Ankit Shukla

Maharashtra’s Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, is facing criticism on social media after it was revealed that Sachin Ghaywal, the brother of fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal, was granted a gun _ licence.

According to the information received, the licence was issued under the minister’s special quota, a category meant for individuals with specific security needs or exceptional circumstances.

However, it has come to light that several cases were registered against Sachin at various police stations in Pune. Meanwhile, speaking to The Free Press Journal (FPJ), a police official clarified that he has been acquitted of all charges. Sambhaji Kadam, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 3), told the FPJ, “When and under what circumstances the gun licence was issued is part of the probe. Sachin was accused in many cases but was later acquitted of all charges filed against him.”