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Talking to mediapersons, Malik claimed that he has acquired some e-mails and WhatsApp chats of officers of Central probe agencies "instigating" people to lodge false complaints against him.

The ED team reached Deshmukh's residence with a huge posse of police and central police forces, sparking speculation of further stringent action in the matter.

Singh has requested the High Court to direct the Maharashtra government to not take any coercive action against him.

According to the officials, during the enquiry, the CBI got enough prima facie material to start a formal probe.

Politicisation of police force is a key reason why India should go in for a complete overhaul of the system

The Union Minister questioned why Deshmukh did not resign before and did so only after Mumbai High Court ordered a CBI inquiry.

Deshmukh resigned as Maharashtra's home minister on Monday after the HC directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.

Deshmukh submitted his resignation letter to Uddhav Thackeray, senior party minister Nawab Malik said.

It directed the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) director to complete the preliminary inquiry within 15 days and then take a decision on further course of action.

Singh recently claimed Deshmukh asked police officer Sachin Waze to collect Rs 100 crore from bars and restaurants.