Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Thane Police Detain Criminals Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Thane Police are getting ready for the upcoming municipal elections in 2026.
They have asked for more police officers to help keep the peace.
The police are also taking action against people who have been in trouble before.
They are doing more patrols and checking on places where criminals might hide.
Recently, they detained two notorious criminals under a strict law to make sure the elections are safe and fair.
The police want to make sure everyone can vote without being scared.
Thane Police have requested 5,000 additional personnel for the 2026 municipal elections.
Increased patrolling and night blockades have been implemented in sensitive areas.
Preventive action is being taken against individuals with a history of criminal activities.
The Thane Police Commissionerate area includes Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar.
Two notorious criminals, Tushar alias Gotya Santosh Godambe and Amol Pandurang Sawant, were detained under the MPDA for one year.
- Who
- Thane Police, Tushar alias Gotya Santosh Godambe, Amol Pandurang Sawant
- What
- Detention of criminals under MPDA, preparations for municipal elections
- When
- Ahead of the 2026 elections, December 17 and 21 for detentions
- Where
- Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Nashik Central Prison, Yerwada Central Prison
- Why
- To maintain law and order, prevent election-related violence, and ensure peaceful elections
- Areas Under Thane Police Commissionerate
- Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Thane, Badlapur, Bhiwandi
- Current Police Force
- 8,500 officers and personnel
- Additional Personnel Requested
- 5,000 (including 3,000 home guards)
- Security Measures
- Increased patrolling, night blockades, action against suspicious persons
- Preventive Actions
- Action against individuals with more than two assault cases, inspection of criminal hideouts
- Detained Criminals
- Tushar alias Gotya Santosh Godambe, Amol Pandurang Sawant
- Criminal Cases
- 15 cognisable cases
- Detention Period
- One year under MPDA
Sources
Thane Civic Elections 2026: Police Seek 5,000 Additional Personnel, Step Up Security And Preventive Action
Bhiwandi Civic Polls 2026: BNCMC Says All Preparations Complete To Ensure Free, Fair And Peaceful Elections
Ulhasnagar Civic Polls: 2 Notorious Criminals Detained Under MPDA Ahead Of Elections
