A police team and forensic experts were immediately deployed to the scene to collect evidence. CCTV footage from the premises has been seized and is being examined as part of the investigation

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Sanjay Raut said leaders such as Chhagan Bhujbal, Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Hasan Mushrif and Dhananjay Munde would now be reconsidering their political decision