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Akola Congress MLA alleges threats from Bishnoi gang, party leader demands security for him
Updated On: 24 February, 2026 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The matter was also raised in the state assembly during the ongoing Maharashtra Budget Session 2026 by senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar who demanded to provide immediate security to Pathan

Akola Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan while speaking to the press on Tuesday. Pic/Sameer Abedi (videograb)
Akola Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan on Tuesday alleged that he received a death threat and an extortion demand of Rs 10 crore from a person claiming links to the Bishnoi gang.
The matter was also raised in the state assembly during the ongoing Maharashtra Budget Session 2026 by senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar.
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