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Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP's SUV runs over spotted deer in National Park

Forest department officials on Monday seized an SUV for running over a spotted deer in Sanjay Gandhi National Park on November 28 evening. The SUV belongs to Shiv Sena MP Rajendra Gavit. Gavit was not present in the vehicle at the time of the incident. A case has also been registered against the driver under sections of the Wildlife Protection Act.

Shiv Sena MP SUV kills spotted deer in National Park
Shiv Sena MP SUV kills spotted deer in National Park

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Published : Dec 2, 2019, 6:05 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra): An SUV belonging to Shiv Sena MP Rajendra Gavit ran over a spotted deer in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).

The incident took place on November 28 evening when the SUV ran over the spotted deer inside the national park. Gavit was not present in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

According to information provided by the Chief Conservator of Forest and SGNP Director Anwar Ahmed, the officials have seized the SUV and arrested the driver.

A case has also been registered against the driver for rash driving and under sections of the Wildlife Protection Act.

Rajendra Gavit is a Shiv Sena MP from Palghar constituency in Maharashtra.

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