Veteran communist leader Govind Pansare, his wife shot by assailants
The incident took place at 8 am while the couple went out for a morning walk in and around their home in Kolhapur.
The miscreants accosted the ageing couple and fired at least four rounds from close range before escaping the scene, sources said.
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the attack and tweeted: “Deeply shocked on hearing about the heinous attack on Govindji Pansare & his wife. I strongly condemn it. Spoke to Kolhapur SP…Directed SP to speed up the investigation and arrest the assailants.”
The CM said that 10 teams would be formed and state director general of police would supervise the investigation.
“Praying for Govindji Pansare and his wife’s speedy recovery,” Fadnavis said.
Reports said the duo was taken to Astor Aadhar Hospital where they are undergoing surgery for bullet injuries.
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