Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Drone Sighted Near Uddhav Thackeray's Residence Sparks Security Concerns
Imagine a very important person's house in Mumbai, which is like a fortress because it's a high-security area.
One day, a flying camera, called a drone, was seen flying over this house.
Some people from the important person's political team got very worried.
They thought the drone might be trying to spy on the house, which is against the rules for such a secure place.
They asked the police to find out who was flying the drone and why they were doing it.
The police said that drones were flying in nearby areas for a special job, like a survey, and they had permission for it.
But the important person's son questioned this, asking why nobody told them about the survey and if it was really just a survey or something else.
He also felt the authorities were focusing too much on watching people instead of fixing problems.
A drone was reportedly seen hovering near 'Matoshree', the Mumbai residence of former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, on Sunday.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders expressed concerns about a potential security breach in the high-security zone and questioned the drone's motive.
MLC Anil Parab demanded a police investigation to identify the operator and motive, and to check for any 'terrorist background'.
Mumbai Police stated that authorized drone surveys were being conducted in BKC and Kherwadi areas with MMRDA permission for official purposes.
Aaditya Thackeray questioned the explanation, asking why residents weren't informed and suggesting the drone might have been used for surveillance rather than a legitimate survey.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Anil Parab and Aaditya Thackeray, Mumbai Police, MMRDA
- What
- A drone was spotted hovering near the Mumbai residence of Uddhav Thackeray, leading to accusations of a security breach from his party and an explanation from the police that it was an authorized survey.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Near 'Matoshree', the Mumbai residence of Uddhav Thackeray, and in BKC and Kherwadi areas.
- Why
- Shiv Sena (UBT) claims it was a security breach and possibly for unauthorized filming. Police state it was for authorized survey purposes.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Accusations
Official Police/MMRDA Explanation
Nature of Drone Activity
Shiv Sena (UBT) Accusations
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, including Anil Parab and Aaditya Thackeray, expressed serious concerns, viewing the drone's presence as a potential security breach and an attempt to 'peep into the residence'. They questioned the motive, including the possibility of a 'terrorist background', and highlighted the illegality of operating in a high-security zone without permission.
Official Police/MMRDA Explanation
Mumbai Police stated that drone operations were authorized for survey purposes in BKC and Kherwadi areas with MMRDA permission. They urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation.
Lack of Prior Information
Shiv Sena (UBT) Accusations
Aaditya Thackeray questioned why residents were not informed about the authorized survey, suggesting it was unusual for such operations not to have prior notification and specifically targeting 'Matoshree'.
Official Police/MMRDA Explanation
The police statement implies that notification may not always be standard procedure for authorized surveys, but the lack of it fueled suspicion from the Sena UBT party.
Purpose of Survey
Shiv Sena (UBT) Accusations
Aaditya Thackeray criticized the MMRDA for focusing on surveillance over ground-level work and linked the drone activity to alleged corruption in projects like the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.
Official Police/MMRDA Explanation
The MMRDA's stated purpose was authorized survey work. This article does not provide further details on the specific objectives of the survey or address the corruption allegations.
- Location of Residence
- Matoshree, Bandra, Mumbai
- Political Figure
- Uddhav Thackeray (Former Maharashtra CM, Shiv Sena UBT Chief)
- Sighting
- Drone hovering near residence
- Security Designation
- High-security zone
- Sena (UBT) Concerns
- Potential security breach, unauthorized filming, possible terrorist background
- Police/MMRDA Explanation
- Authorized drone survey for survey purposes in BKC and Kherwadi areas
- Uddhav Thackeray's Location
- Touring flood-affected Marathwada region
