While speaking to reporters, he affirmed that the Mumbai Police is a very able force to deal with such situations.
The traffic wing of Mumbai Police received multiple texts on its helpline number threatening a "26/11-like" attack on the city by six persons. The texts also claimed that the "preparations are on to blow up" the metropolis.
"The state government should take this threat seriously and our police are very able in such situations. But central agencies should also look into the matter," Pawar said.
He also said that when such threats are received by any state, the central agencies must look into the matter.
The former Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra also criticized Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for giving a 5% reservation to 'Govindas' (people who participate in Dahi Handi) in government jobs. He asserted that as Dahi Handi is not linked to any sports association, the decision is not very thoughtful.
"How will one keep a record of Govindas, their qualifications and other aspects?" he said and questioned the delay in recruitment of staff in police, education and health departments.
"Without deliberations and consultations with the sports department, the chief minister took the decision about job reservation. The decision to provide insurance cover to Govindas can be understood," Pawar said
He even added that he would take up the issue in the State Assembly on Monday.
Ajit Pawar is in Melghat, Amravati, to assess various issues in the area, including child malnutrition and infant mortality.
With Inputs from PTI.
