Mumbai police booked a case against former city Mayor and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar and two civic officials on charges of corruption in the purchase of body bags meant for COVID-19 victims. Following a complaint lodged by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, the Agripada police station registered an FIR under various Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 420 (cheating) and 120 (B) (criminal conspiracy). Ms. Pednekar was Mumbai’s Mayor from November 2019 to March 2022.
