Kirit Somaiya's wife files police complaint against Sanjay Raut over 'false statements'
Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya alleged that the accused intended to "criminally intimidate & threaten her with an attempt to indulge in her character assassination without any proof."
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Mumbai, May 9: Prof Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Monday, filed a complaint against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleging him of making 'malicious & unwarranted statements' against the complainants in the media.
The complaint was registered at Navghar Police Station, Mulund East, Mumbai. Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya urged the Senior Inspector to file an FIR against the Sena leader under sections 503, 506, & 509 of the IPC. She alleged that the accused intended to 'criminally intimidate & threaten her with an attempt to indulge in her character assassination without any proof.'
Last week, Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya sent a defamation notice to Sanjay Raut seeking an unconditional apology for 'false and defamatory' statements by him. Notably, Raut claimed that Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya and the Yuva Pratishthan, a non-government organisation managed by the Somaiya family, were involved in a Rs 100 crore toilet scam.
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Kirit Somaiya has been at the forefront of making corruption allegations against Shiv Sena leaders since formation of the MVA government. In April, Mumbai Police registered a case against the BJP leader and his son Neil Somaiya over the misappropriation of funds collected for saving decommissioned aircraft INS Vikrant from being scrapped.
On April 23, Somaiya's SUV was attacked when he was leaving the Khar Police Station after meeting Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana. He sustained a minor injury after the window of his car was shattered due to stone-pelting. According to Somaiya, at least 70-80 Shiv Sena workers were responsible for the attack which purportedly took place in the presence of Mumbai Police personnel.