The issue came to light when Satyajeet Tambe drew Shinde's attention and shared his ordeal which took over three hours to cover a 30-minute drive between Bhiwandi and Kalyan in order to reach Mumbai by road.
A report on 'The Indian Express' has analysed FIRs lodged by Thane police against CM Shinde's political opponents, and shown how even social media posts merit FIRs while assaults caught on cameras are given milder treatment.
On April 14 last year, “a few policemen from Mumbra police station reached the toy dealer’s residence and carried out searches. They seized cash worth Rs 30 crore.,” a letter alleged. The cops were accused of extorting Rs 6 crore from the toy dealer.