The Shiv Sena has called for a shutdown in Palghar, Maharashtra on Wednesday to protest against the suspension of two police officers who arrested two girls for their Facebook posts related to party founder Bal Thackeray's funeral.

Around 500 security personnel are on duty in Palghar taluka of Thane district.

"We are observing the bandh to protest against the suspension of the policemen in the case," said Sudhir Tamore, Shiv Sena's head in Palghar.