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ACB intensifies probe into assets of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vaibhav Naik

Sindhudurg, June 6 (UNI): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Ratnagiri, has intensified its probe into the assets of former MLA and Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) Shiv Sena leader Vaibhav Naik.
The investigative agency has issued a formal communication to the Kankavli Nagar Panchayat, seeking detailed documentation regarding specific commercial properties purchased by Naik.
The ACB inquiry is centered on the purchase of two commercial shop units in Kankavli, acquired by Naik in 2002 and 2006. The investigative authorities are currently verifying the legal status of these acquisitions, specifically whether the units are registered as a single consolidated asset or two independent properties.
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CAG flags Rs 3,541 crore irregularities in Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Scheme

11 Jul 2026 | 2:23 PM

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HC raps NMC, seeks answer on selective bulldozer action over Fahim Khan house

11 Jul 2026 | 2:01 PM

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Sangli police burn seized ganja and cocaine worth Rs 2 15 crore

10 Jul 2026 | 11:31 PM

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Dr Rahul Karad conferred first 'Vithu Mauli Award' in Pune

10 Jul 2026 | 9:24 PM

Pune, July 10 ( UNI) Prof. Dr. Rahul Karad, Vice President of MIT Peace University and Founder-President of the Youth Parliament, was honoured on Friday with the inaugural 'Vithu Mauli Award' at the first Varkari Kavi-Kavya Sammelan, organised by the Parivartan Swabhimani Patrakar Sahityik Katta.

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