As part of the pre-election drive, the Mumbai police have detained close to 2000 criminals two days before the civic election voting, so that they do not create any nuisance during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. Another officer said, “Most of the criminals play a major role in political campaigning; be it door to door or on the streets. “As per the nature of offence committed by accused, we decide the preventive measures. In some cases, police take a cash bond or personal surety from the accused so they do not create any nuisance. READ MOREMumbai civic polls: Social media is the new door-to-doorArmed with PhDs, these BMC poll candidates throw in their hats

Source: Hindustan Times February 19, 2017 18:56 UTC