Mumbai, 21 Feb (HS): Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse

withdrew the defamation case against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, after

the latter apologised for his mistake.

Raut had levelled charges against Bhuse relating to

a sugar mill. The charges of financial fraud amounting to Rs 178 crore, led to

Bhuse moving the Malegaon Magisterial Court against Raut.

Raut said that on verification of documents the

amount of Rs 178 crore was mistaken for Rs 1.78 crore. He apologised to Bhuse.

Bhuse and Raut made an application to the Malegaon

Court to withdraw the case.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar