In a post on his social media handle X, Aaditya Thackeray stated that if infiltration had taken place, it pointed to a failure of both the central and state governments, which are led by the BJP. He said the responsibility for border security and preventing illegal entry lies with the Government of India and the state administration

Two medical officers have been suspended, and further action is expected against others. The mayor stated that all documents issued after January 1 2016 will be thoroughly reviewed, officials said