Maharashtra Transport Minister's son argues with traffic cops

August 12, 2015 21:24

Maharashtra Transport Minister Diwakar Raote's son reportedly got into an argument with police officials, who suspected he was driving his car under influence of alcohol, a charge denied by his father.

The incident took place near Mahim last night and today Raote defended his 38-year-old son, claiming he has not broken any law. The Shiv Sena leader, however, added, he scolded his son for arguing with police officials.

The minister maintained his name should not be dragged into any controversy surrounding his family members and asserted he should be held accountable only if there are lapses on part of his department.

"While my younger son was returning from office yesterday from Andheri, there was a 'naka bandi' (vehicle checking) on the way.

"Just before my son passed by from there, there were four people who were caught for drunken driving. So the police first suspected that my son was part in that group as well,"

Raote told reporters in Mumbai.

The Sena leader claimed he has never seen his son consume liquor or beverages with alcohol content.

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