Anil Deshmukh

"Palghar mob lynching is a grotesque incident which happened due to rumours on social media about child kidnappers & thieves prowling in the area. A high level inquiry is going on & meanwhile people are requested not to fall for rumours & verify the facts from trusted sources."

"We are releasing the names of accused today, there's no Muslim in the list. There was a sound heard in the video 'Oye Bas', people circulated it online and some called it 'Shoeb Bas'. The state is fighting the pandemic and some people are trying to bring communal angle in this matter."

"None of the accused arrested in connection with the incident is a Muslim. It is unfortunate that communal politics is being played following the incident"