Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday slammed the government alleging that investigation agencies are missing in the MLA Ganpat Gaikwad firing case. "Why no probe agency swung into action after BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad claimed that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde owes him crores of rupees", Thackeray questioned, news wire PTI reported.

Speaking at a public rally in Rajapur, Ratnagiri, Thackeray said that he does not support the action of Ganpat Gaikwad but his claims cannot be ignored. The Thane BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad, is accused of firing at former KDMC corporator from Shiv Sena, Mahesh Gaikwad inside a police station in Ulhasnagar on Friday night. Before his arrest in connection with the firing incident, Ganpat Gaikwad on Friday said only criminals will be born in Maharashtra if Shinde is the chief minister, PTI report said.