The Crime Branch has not yet recorded the statement of former education minister Deepak Kesarkar in connection with the Powai hostage case, officials confirmed. The investigation, they said, remains in its preliminary stage.

Old Videos Link Rohit Arya to Education Projects

Following the October 30 incident, several old videos of Rohit Arya and Kesarkar surfaced online. The clips indicate that Arya had undertaken a government project under the education department during Kesarkar’s tenure, but the payment for the project was allegedly withheld.

One such video shows a cleanliness initiative launched jointly by Kesarkar and Arya, where the minister is seen praising the project for promoting cleanliness habits among students and raising awareness in schools.

Pending Payment Allegations Res

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