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Crime
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar killed in Thane shooting
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 02:01 PM
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead in Thane, Maharashtra, and police say the gunmen are still at large.
Thane, Maharashtra – A senior leader of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, Pradeep Purnekar, was found dead after being shot in an apparent targeted attack. Police arrived at the scene shortly after receiving reports of gunfire and confirmed that Purnekar had succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators have launched a criminal probe and are canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses. Initial statements indicate that the assailants fled the area immediately after the shooting, and no arrests have been made so far.
The police have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the perpetrators. Senior officials of the Shiv Sena (UBT) have condemned the killing and demanded swift justice.
The incident adds to a spate of political violence in the state, prompting heightened security measures around party offices and leaders in the region.
Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation progresses.
Investigators have launched a criminal probe and are canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses. Initial statements indicate that the assailants fled the area immediately after the shooting, and no arrests have been made so far.
The police have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the perpetrators. Senior officials of the Shiv Sena (UBT) have condemned the killing and demanded swift justice.
The incident adds to a spate of political violence in the state, prompting heightened security measures around party offices and leaders in the region.
Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation progresses.