Mumbai: Notwithstanding cases against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray whose supporters attacked north Indians here, the police on Wednesday went to his house and reviewed the security for him.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police DM Phadtre met Raj and discussed with him the security cover around his residence.
"I met Raj Thackeray during a routine round to talk about the security cover in the area around his residence and appealed for restraint to be observed by everybody for maintaining peace," Phadtare said.
He however, parried questions on Raj's response to his appeal.
Asked if Raj would be arrested, Phadtare said "it depends on the investigation".
Raj had also attended the marriage of reception of Police Commssioner DN Jadhav's daughter on Tuesday.
Over 100 activists of MNS, including senior leaders Shishir Shinde and Yashwant Killedar, have been arrested following incidents of violence since Sunday.
Police is also contemplating action against Raj for promoting enmity on grounds of region.
Raj has been shown as a wanted person in a case of criminal intimidation filed by Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh.
Taxi drivers, food vendors and rail passengers hailing from north India have been targeted by MNS activists since Sunday evening following Raj's anti-north Indian statements.
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