Published 23:46 IST, December 19th 2018

As ‘Justice for Dilip Kumar’ trends, Mumbai Police swings into action against Samir Bhojwani

The Mumbai Police has taken action in relation to Dilip Kumar-Saira Banu’s property case on a day there was support pouring in for the veteran couple on Twitter.

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Mumbai Police has taken action in relation to Dilip Kumar-Saira Banu’s property case on a day re was support pouring in for veteran couple on Twitter. 

Ecomic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that a charge sheet will soon be filed with regards to alleged harassment of couple by builder Samir Bhojwani. 

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After directions from  Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Mumbai Police on Wednesday expedited investigation into matter. force also moved Bombay High Court seeking quashing of Bhojwani’s bail in ar case. 

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Several Twitter users took to microblogging platform on same, following which ‘Justice for Dilip Kumar’ started trending. Users wrote about ‘legend and pride of our nation‘ being threatened by a ‘land mafia’ ‘heart-wrenching.’  

One wrote how it was important for country to stand with him when he has done so much for nation, while some blamed ‘lack of proper procedure’ for controversy. A person called it a ‘disgrace’ that Dilip Kumar h to go through this. 

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Saira Banu through Dilip Kumar’s official Twitter account h requested a meeting with Prime Minister after Bhojwani was released from jail. She h written about lack of action against him despite assurances from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fnavis. Banu rued how Pma Vibhushan awardee was 'betrayed' and 'threatened by money and muscle power.' 

Later, an official from  Maharastra Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) h confirmed that Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) h taken a te of matter.  

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However, yesteryear actress was t pleased and tweeted again on Tuesday that she was awaiting an appointment to meet PM and was tired of ‘repeated assurances’ by CM. She ‘begged’ that PM was last hope of protecting Dilip Kumar’s house. 

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Saira Banu h accused Bhojwani of forging documents to grab ir bungalow in Bandra, Mumbai and filed a complaint against him, following which he was arrested.

23:46 IST, December 19th 2018