It has further asked the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to disconnect electricity to the market. While the traders are upset at the development, APMC authorities say they are looking for alternate arrangements for the traders to do their business
The traders, mostly staunch supporters of NCP founder Sharad Pawar, allege the cases have been foisted on them due to political vendetta, while Pawar has threatened a state-wide agitation if Shinde is arrested. But BJP leaders say the punitive action is the outcome of a long investigation, and more corruption is likely to be unearthed soon