Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Thane Police Enhance Security for Civic Polls
The Thane Police are getting ready for the city elections.
They have collected more than 3,000 guns with licenses from people.
They are also using flying cameras called drones to watch over the areas.
This is to make sure everyone follows the rules during the elections.
The police have also sent away 307 people from the area to keep things safe.
They have also found and taken away some guns without licenses, knives, and even some illegal money and drugs.
The police are working hard to make sure the elections go smoothly and safely.
However, 26 people were caught with swords and iron weapons, causing fear among residents.
The police took action against them, showing that they are serious about keeping the elections fair and safe.
Thane Police have collected over 3,000 licensed weapons to maintain law and order during municipal elections.
Drone cameras are being used for surveillance to prevent violations of the code of conduct.
307 people have been externed from the Thane Police Commissionerate area.
The Thane Police Commissionerate area includes four municipal corporations: Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, and Bhiwandi.
The police have seized 27 unlicensed firearms, 37 cartridges, 142 knives/daggers, unaccounted property worth ₹2,16,89,000, and narcotics worth ₹78,35,60,458 during various operations.
26 people were booked for brandishing swords and iron weapons, causing panic during the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation elections.
- Who
- Thane Police, 26 accused individuals
- What
- Enhanced security measures and incidents of weapon brandishing during civic polls
- When
- During the municipal elections and the period from January 1, 2025, to January 7, 2026
- Where
- Thane Police Commissionerate area, including Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, and Bhiwandi
- Why
- To maintain law and order and prevent violations of the code of conduct during the elections
Law Enforcement
Public Safety
Weapon Control
Law Enforcement
Thane Police have collected over 3,000 licensed weapons to prevent misuse during elections.
Public Safety
Residents demand stricter action against illegal weapon possession and misuse.
Surveillance
Law Enforcement
Drone cameras are used for surveillance to maintain law and order.
Public Safety
Residents feel safer with increased police presence and surveillance.
Externments
Law Enforcement
307 people have been externed to prevent election-related violence.
Public Safety
Residents support the externment of individuals causing public disturbance.
- Licensed Weapons Deposited
- 3,069
- People Externed
- 307
- Unlicensed Firearms Seized
- 27
- Cartridges Seized
- 37
- Knives/Daggers Seized
- 142
- Unaccounted Property Seized
- ₹2,16,89,000
- Narcotics Seized
- ₹78,35,60,458
- Municipal Corporations in Thane Commissionerate
- 4 (Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi)
- People Booked for Weapon Brandishing
- 26
- Location of Incident
- Gavdevi Temple, Kombadpada area
- Time of Incident
- 12:30 AM
Sources
Thane Police Step Up Security Ahead Of Civic Polls; Over 3,000 Licensed Weapons Deposited
Thane polls: Numbers favour Shinde, Thackeray’s bank on emotional appeal in traditional Sena stronghold
26 Booked For Brandishing Swords & Spreading Panic During Bhiwandi Civic Poll Code Of Conduct
Non-cognisable offence registered as BJP banner set afire in Thane district
