Mumbai limps back to normalcy
November 15, 2012 19:06
Hundreds of Shiv Sainiks had kept vigil outside Matoshree, but a heavy police presence, including companies of the Rapid Action Force ensured there was no untoward incident. Roads had been barricaded and a security cordon set up in case violence broke out as emotions threatened to get the better of Sena loyalists. Of course, rumours on social media sites on Wednesday (including a tweet by Congress general secretary) suggested that Thackeray had died, but repeated statements from politicians that Thackeray's condition was stable, diffused would could have been a grim situation.
A company of the Rapid Action Force deployed outside Matoshree. Pic: Rajesh Karkera
A company of the Rapid Action Force deployed outside Matoshree. Pic: Rajesh Karkera