Arrest Warrant Issued for Ajit Pawar Faction Leader Kokate; Police Stalled at Hospital

• Ajit Pawar faction leader Manikrao Kokate sentenced to two years in prison by Nashik Court for a 1995 apartment scam case.
• An arrest warrant was issued, and Nashik police arrived in Mumbai to execute it.
• Kokate was admitted to Lilavati Hospital due to heart-related issues, preventing his immediate arrest despite the warrant.
• He is scheduled for a coronary angioplasty test; police await doctors' report and discharge decision before taking further action.
• Police recorded statements from treating doctors and will present hospital reports to the court to determine the next steps.

Why It Matters: Police await hospital discharge for Ajit Pawar faction leader Manikrao Kokate's arrest after court sentencing.