Thane: The screening of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup final on Sunday, September 28, triggered violent protests in Thane, where Shiv Sena UBT leaders including Pradeep Purnekar, opposed to the match and broke television sets at several hotels and bars. The incidents were reported from Ghodbunder, Brahmand Naka, Hill Top Hotel Bar and California Hotel Bar.

Local Shiv Sena UBT leader Pradeep Purnekar had earlier warned bar and hotel owners in the area against screening the high-profile final. Despite the warning, some establishments went ahead with the live broadcast, prompting Sena workers to storm the venues and smash TVs in what they called a symbolic act of defiance. Video of the incident has surfaced on the internet.

ठाणे में शिवसेना UBT नेता प्रदीप पूर्णेकर ने इलाके के सभी होटल और बार

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