The VHP has stated that Hindu saints have long been facing violence at the hands of leftists in the Palghar area. They claim that the murder of Sadhus is a part of an ongoing conspiracy by leftists to steer the locals against Hinduism.
As per a report in Times Now, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and the local police have swung into action and have launched a search operation for the 11 persons.
Last month, at least 22 Bangladeshis (12 women) illegally staying in the state were apprehended in Maharastra's Arnala area in Palghar district, roughly 60 kilometres away from Mumbai.