Thane: Shiv Sena-UBT Leader Pradeep Purnekar Shot Dead Days After Police Notice Over Planned Fast
Thane: Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction leader Pradeep (Bala) Purnekar was shot dead by unidentified attackers in Thane on Tuesday. According to preliminary reports, multiple rounds were fired at Purnekar, leaving him with fatal injuries. He was rushed to Infinity Hospital near R Mall, where he succumbed to his injuries. The fatal attack has sent shockwaves through local political…
Pradeep Purnekar, a leader from the Shiv Sena-UBT faction, was fatally shot in Thane on Tuesday, September 29. Multiple gunshots left him with fatal injuries before he was taken to Infinity Hospital near R Mall, where he passed away. The attack has caused widespread concern among local political circles. Purnekar had reportedly planned a hunger strike on the same day and had received a police notice about an upcoming protest on September 28.
The Kapurbawdi Police Station is handling the case, and authorities have sealed off the scene, conducting a thorough investigation. CCTV footage and other evidence are being analyzed to determine the motive behind the assassination. Additional information regarding the police investigation and statements from party officials will be released shortly.
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