Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Thousands March in Thane Demanding Action on Rising Crime
Thousands of people marched through Thane to ask for safer streets.
The rally was called the “Bhaya Mukta Thane Morcha,” meaning a fear-free Thane march.
Families of people who were killed joined the march and asked for justice.
The victims included political workers and a police officer.
Opposition leaders said the authorities had not done enough to stop crime.
They also alleged that some criminals may be receiving political protection.
The marchers asked for faster trials, stronger investigations and more police patrols.
Officials said investigation teams were working on pending cases and on keeping peace.
Thousands of residents, activists and opposition MVA supporters marched in Thane in a rally called “Bhaya Mukta Thane Morcha.”
The protest highlighted the killings of Pradeep Purnekar, police sub-inspector Kisan Bhoir, Sandeep Salvi and Jameel Shaikh.
Bereaved relatives called for swift justice and raised concerns about public and police safety.
Opposition leaders accused the state and local administration of failing to curb crime and alleged political protection for criminals.
A delegation submitted a memorandum seeking fast-track trials, senior Crime Branch oversight and increased patrols and surveillance; authorities said teams were deployed to complete inquiries and maintain peace.
- Who
- Thousands of citizens, social activists, opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi supporters, victims’ families and political leaders.
- What
- A protest march demanding action against rising crime and justice in several killings.
- When
- The article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra; the rally concluded near the District Collectorate.
- Why
- Marchers sought accountability, swift justice and stronger measures to improve public safety.
Opposition and protesters
Authorities
Response to crime and public safety
Opposition and protesters
Protesters and opposition leaders said crime had worsened and accused the administration of failing to protect residents and police. Some alleged criminals were shielded by political interests.
Authorities
District authorities said investigation teams had been deployed to complete pending inquiries and maintain peace. The article does not report a direct response to the allegations.
Investigations and justice
Opposition and protesters
Families and marchers demanded swift justice, fast-track trials and senior Crime Branch oversight to identify any alleged masterminds.
Authorities
Authorities said teams were working to complete pending inquiries; the article gives no further details about their response to the requested measures.
- Rally
- Bhaya Mukta Thane Morcha (Fear-Free Thane Rally)
- Victims named
- Pradeep Purnekar, Kisan Bhoir, Sandeep Salvi and Jameel Shaikh
- Key demands
- Fast-track trials, senior Crime Branch oversight, and increased night patrols and surveillance
- Areas specified for patrols
- Wagle Estate, Kapurbawdi, Rabodi and Pokhran Road
- Memorandum
- Submitted by a delegation of family members and political leaders to senior police and administration representatives
- Authorities' response
- Investigation teams had been deployed to complete pending inquiries and maintain peace across Thane