Activist Anjali Damania has urged the Bombay High Court to take suo motu action in the kidnapping-murder case of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. She highlighted state minister Dhananjay Munde's ties with prime accused Walmik Karad, suggesting the investigation be moved out of Munde's influence. Damania provided evidence linking Munde to business dealings with Karad.