The Gamdevi police investigating the protest outside Sharad Pawar's residence have arrested another accused in the case taking a total number of accused arrested so far to 116. Sandeep Godbole has been taken into custody from Nagpur, he is the same person the police so far termed a 'Nagpur man'. Meanwhile, Gunaratna Sadavarte's council was taken to Satara in connection with another case.
According to the police, Godbole played a key role and attended the meeting which was held at the terrace of Sadavarte's building prior to the protest. On the day of the protest, he played an instrumental role and helped to take workers to Silver Oak, Pawar's Mumbai residence, alleged police.
As soon as the protest, Godbole fled to Nagpur where he was taken into custody on Wednesday. Today the court sent him to police custody till Saturday.
Meanwhile, Sadavarte's wife Jayashree Patil wanted accused in the case remained out of police reach, her house was found to be locked,said police.