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Crime
Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Killed in Thane Shooting, Perpetrators Flee
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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A Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was shot dead in Thane city, and the assailants have fled the scene.
On an early morning in Thane, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was shot dead while traveling in a vehicle near a busy intersection. Police officers reached the site within minutes and secured the area, preventing any further casualties.
The attackers are believed to have fled in a vehicle, prompting a rapid manhunt by local law‑enforcement agencies. CCTV footage from nearby shops is being reviewed to identify the suspects.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership released a statement condemning the attack and calling for a swift and thorough investigation. Party officials urged the public to cooperate with authorities.
Investigators are combing through evidence and interviewing witnesses. The case remains open, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The attackers are believed to have fled in a vehicle, prompting a rapid manhunt by local law‑enforcement agencies. CCTV footage from nearby shops is being reviewed to identify the suspects.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership released a statement condemning the attack and calling for a swift and thorough investigation. Party officials urged the public to cooperate with authorities.
Investigators are combing through evidence and interviewing witnesses. The case remains open, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.