Mumbai, October 26: An FIR has been registered against a person for using derogatory words on social media against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Narayan Rane, said Mumbai Police on Wednesday.

A case under sections 153A,153B, 500, 504 and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered against accused Pradeep Bhalekar at Samta Nagar police station in Mumbai.  Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Says Farmers Affected by Excessive Rains Will Be Given Compensation.

Mumbai Police got information through social media after which it registered a case against Bhalekar and started looking for him. Bhalekar is absconding after the case was registered, said police. The search is on to nab the accused.

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