BJP Leader Blackmailed for '2-3 Crores' in Washim, Incident Causes Stir
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BJP Leader Blackmailed in Washim: 25 Lakh Ransom Demanded, Fake Video Scandal Uncovered
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News18•14-03-2026, 21:06
BJP Leader Blackmailed in Washim: 25 Lakh Ransom Demanded, Fake Video Scandal Uncovered
•BJP leader Raju Patil Raje from Washim was blackmailed, with a demand for 25 lakh rupees.
•A gang including Harish Sarda, Pankaj Ingole, Anand Khirde, Tejrao Inamdar, and Narayan Wankhede defamed Raje on social media.
•Raju Patil Raje filed a complaint at Washim City Police Station, leading to a case against Harish Sarda and four others.
•Main accused Harish Sarda lured Mallesh Dharmaji from Hyderabad with a promise of 2-3 crores from the extortion money.
•Mallesh Dharmaji was made to drink alcohol and then a defamatory video of him speaking against Raje was circulated; he later confessed this to police.
