BJP and Shiv Sena workers clash in Thane, NC case registered

Thane, Nov 21 (PTI) The simmering tensions between Mahayuti allies BJP and Shiv Sena esclated into a clash in Thane, the home turf of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Police registered a Non-Cognisable (NC) offence against a BJP leader and ex-corporator after some Shiv Sena workers alleged that he assaulted two office-bearers.

The incident occurred in Pachpakhadi area of the city on Thursday night when some workers of Shiv Sena were celebrating while claiming credit for the government's decision to allow registration of homes under the Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) scheme, sources said. PTI COR NSK