Five clubs from Thane, registered with the government as trusts, are under the scanner for allegedly turning their premises into gambling dens. Thane police have written to the state charity commissioner demanding action against these clubs for flouting entertainment norms.

"An FIR has been registered against these clubs under the Gambling Act. The police have demanded action from the charity commissioner against erring people and the trusts for flouting norms," mentions Thane Nagar police's letter.