Jaydeep Apte, a sculptor involved in the installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue at Rajkot fort, has been remanded in police custody. Structural consultant Chetan Patil’s custody is extended till September 10. Apte surrendered citing political frustration. Authorities are investigating contract details and construction timelines. CM Eknath Shinde criticized politicization of the incident.
Shivaji statue collapse: Sculptor says he surrendered due to ‘dirty politics’
