Last updated: February 4, 2024 20:57 UTC
Police have arrested at least 40 supporters of BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad for violating prohibitory orders by gathering outside Thane district court, an official said on Sunday. He was arrested after he shot and wounded a Shiv Sena leader.
Police have issued an order banning gatherings in Ulhas Nagar amid rising tensions following a shooting incident inside a police station on Friday night that left Sena leader Mahesh Gaikwad seriously injured.
According to police, supporters of Ganpat Gaikwad gathered outside the court on Saturday night and raised slogans as he was brought to the court.
The police have identified 11 persons and registered a case under Sections 37(3) and 135 of the Bombay Police Act.
The court on Saturday remanded Ganpat Gaikwad to police custody till February 14.
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