Raj has already stated that he will not apply for bail if arrested.
The city police had registered cases on Sunday night against Thackeray at separate police stations under Section 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153 A (promoting enmity between groups on the basis of places of birth, residence etc) 153 B (assertions prejudicial to national integration) and 117 (abetting the commission of any offence by the public) of the Indian Penal Code.
If convicted, Thackeray could face three years imprisonment.
The streets of Mumbai were calm soon after the arrest of Thackeray, but tension prevailed in the city.
Heavy police bandobast was seen in the traditional strongholds of the MNS as the police did not want to take any chances.
However, as a precautionary measure some schools declared a holiday after the arrests.
Some shops and establishments also preferred to down their shutters.
Image: Mumbaikars return home early fearing violence on the streets after the arrest of Raj Thackeray.
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