BJP leader Kirit Somaiya detained in Satara district ahead of Kolhapur visit

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya was detained by the police from the Karad railway station in Maharashtra's Satara district ahead of his visit to Kolhapur.

Kolhapur Dist Collector had issued prohibitory orders against Kirit Somaiya and imposed Section 144, prohibiting gatherings on Monday and Tuesday.

On Sunday, Kirit Somaiya claimed he was barred from entering Kolhapur by district authorities there citing law and order as well as security concerns following his allegations of corruption against Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif.