Thane police took extensive measures, including heavy police presence and the imposition of section 144, around Ulhasnagar court premises to ensure the safe production of accused BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad and other accused.

The Thane Crime Branch, investigating the matter, has apprehended five suspects, including MLA Ganpat Gaikwad, but Vaibhav Gaikwad, son of Ganpat Gaikwad, remains at large. Special teams have been formed to trace him.