Nana Patole raises issue of ‘honey trap’ racket in Maharashtra
He further demanded that the government clarify the matter in the House by the end of the day, warning that the Opposition would otherwise intensify its protest.
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Congress MLA Nana PatoleCongress MLA Nana Patole on Wednesday raised serious allegations in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, claiming that senior bureaucrats and ministers may have been targeted in a honeytrap operation, leading to possible leaks of confidential government documents.
Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Patole said, “There is growing concern that classified information from the state has been accessed through a systematic honeytrap. Reports suggest the involvement of IAS officers and sitting ministers. If this material has reached anti-national networks, it poses a direct threat to state security.”
He further demanded that the government clarify the matter in the House by the end of the day, warning that the Opposition would otherwise intensify its protest.
Speaker Rahul Narwekar briefly responded, saying, “The government should take note of the matter raised.”
In a statement outside the House, state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, “The Home Department and the police must be looking into it .”
Opposition leaders alleged that several top officials were reportedly recorded in a compromising position at a luxury hotel in Nashik. According to them, the footage is believed to have been used for blackmail, and at least 72 names have surfaced during preliminary inquiries.
Outside the House, NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad said, “I am not aware about the exact case. This is not just a question of misconduct — this could be a serious breach of public trust and institutional integrity. If proven, the accused must face legal consequences.”
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