<p>The Mumbai Police have started an inquiry in connection with a purported video of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya that showed him in a compromising position, an official said on Wednesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/kirit-somaiyas-viral-video-stirs-up-maharashtra-politics-1238225.html">Kirit Somaiya's viral video stirs up Maharashtra politics</a></strong></p>.<p>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said in the state legislative council that a thorough probe will be conducted into the matter.</p>.<p>In a letter to Fadnavis, who is also the home minister, former MP Somaiya had questioned the authenticity of the video and sought an inquiry.</p>.<p>The Mumbai crime branch is conducting an inquiry into the matter, a senior police official said. It was also seek the help of cyber and technical experts to check the authenticity of the video, he said.</p>.<p>The video was posted by Marathi news channel <em>Lokshahi</em>.</p>.<p><em>PTI </em>cannot independently verify its authenticity.</p>
<p>The Mumbai Police have started an inquiry in connection with a purported video of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya that showed him in a compromising position, an official said on Wednesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/kirit-somaiyas-viral-video-stirs-up-maharashtra-politics-1238225.html">Kirit Somaiya's viral video stirs up Maharashtra politics</a></strong></p>.<p>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said in the state legislative council that a thorough probe will be conducted into the matter.</p>.<p>In a letter to Fadnavis, who is also the home minister, former MP Somaiya had questioned the authenticity of the video and sought an inquiry.</p>.<p>The Mumbai crime branch is conducting an inquiry into the matter, a senior police official said. It was also seek the help of cyber and technical experts to check the authenticity of the video, he said.</p>.<p>The video was posted by Marathi news channel <em>Lokshahi</em>.</p>.<p><em>PTI </em>cannot independently verify its authenticity.</p>