An offence has been registered against five persons for allegedly tearing the banner put up by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena party in Maharashtra's Thane district, police told news agency PTI on Tuesday.

Based on a complaint lodged by a former corporator, a case under sections 143, (a member of an unlawful assembly) 147 (rioting), 427, (mischief causing damage to the amount of Rs 50) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code has been registered with Kalwa police, an official told PTI.