Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Drone Sighting Near Uddhav Thackeray's Residence Sparks Security Concerns
Someone saw a drone flying near the home of a big politician named Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai.
His friends were worried and said it was a big security problem because his house is very safe.
They wanted to know who was flying the drone and why.
But the police said not to worry.
They explained that the drone had permission to fly there as part of a project to survey an area nearby for a new transportation plan.
They asked people to be careful about spreading wrong information.
A drone was spotted hovering over 'Matoshree', the Mumbai residence of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab raised concerns about a potential security breach and questioned the drone's motive.
Mumbai Police clarified that the drone was conducting an authorized survey for the MMRDA in the nearby Bandra-Kurla Complex.
The police urged the public to avoid misinformation regarding the drone sighting.
'Matoshree' is described as a heavily guarded, high-security residence.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab, Mumbai Police (Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Kalwaniya), MMRDA
- What
- A drone was spotted hovering over 'Matoshree', the residence of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, leading to concerns about a security breach, which police clarified was an authorized survey.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- 'Matoshree' residence in Mumbai and the nearby Bandra-Kurla Complex area
- Why
- Shiv Sena (UBT) alleged a security breach and potential surveillance; police stated it was a permitted survey for infrastructure development.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Perspective
Authorities Perspective
Drone Activity Near 'Matoshree'
Shiv Sena (UBT) Perspective
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab expressed serious concern over a drone hovering near Uddhav Thackeray's residence, 'Matoshree', alleging a potential security breach in a high-security zone. Parab demanded an investigation into the drone operator's identity and motive, even questioning a possible 'terrorist background'. He emphasized that flying a drone in such a sensitive area without permission is a grave matter.
Authorities Perspective
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 8) Manish Kalwaniya clarified that the drone was engaged in a survey permitted by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in the nearby Bandra-Kurla Complex area. The DCP urged the public to avoid misinformation.
- Location
- 'Matoshree' residence, Mumbai
- Allegation
- Drone hovering over residence, potential security breach
- Police Clarification
- Authorized survey by MMRDA for Bandra-Kurla Complex area
- Security Status
- High-security zone
