The Maharashtra Police has issued a statement saying that all police stations across the state, especially ones in Mumbai, are being put on high alert as they have received information that Shiv Sainiks may take to the streets.
The state police added that the step has been taken to ensure peace prevails in case of large scale protests.
Groups of Shiv Sainiks have been gathering in pockets across the state to express support for either Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray or rebel leader Eknath Shinde.
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