Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Mumbai: Man Arrested for Defacing Meenatai Thackeray Statue
Someone threw red paint on a statue of Meenatai Thackeray in Mumbai.
A man named Upendra Pawaskar has been arrested after police reviewed CCTV footage.
The incident happened early Wednesday morning, causing anger and reactions from politicians.
Shiv Sena (UBT) workers cleaned the statue.
Police are investigating and have filed a report.
Many political leaders have said they don't like this happening.
A man was arrested for defacing Meenatai Thackeray's statue with red oil paint in Mumbai.
The incident occurred at Shivaji Park early Wednesday morning.
The accused, Upendra Pawaskar, was identified via CCTV cameras.
An FIR has been filed under BNS section 298.
Political leaders condemned the act, and police have increased security.
- Who
- Upendra Pawaskar
- What
- Defacement of Meenatai Thackeray's statue with red oil paint
- When
- Around 6:30 AM on Wednesday
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- Motive is under investigation
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Government Officials
Motivation
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Potential ploy to create unrest in Maharashtra.
Government Officials
Motive currently under investigation.
Security
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Government's failure, resulting in security lapses.
Government Officials
Increased security measures, thorough investigation underway.
- Incident
- Statue of Meenatai Thackeray defaced with red oil paint
- Location
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Date
- Wednesday, around 6:30 AM
- Perpetrator
- Upendra Pawaskar (arrested)
- Charges
- BNS section 298
- Political Response
- Condemnation by Uddhav Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Raj Thackeray
- Investigation
- FIR registered; CCTV footage reviewed; suspect interrogated
Sources
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