India News Live Updates, 30 September 2026: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was fatally shot in Thane city, Maharashtra, on Tuesday night. Police received reports that unidentified assailants fired two rounds at him and physically assaulted him around 9 pm. Purnekar, who served as the party's Thane vibhag pramukh, was rushed to a hospital with severe gunshot wounds but succumbed to his injuries.
The Kapurbawdi police station is handling the case, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and have increased security measures in Thane to locate and apprehend the perpetrators.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Shiv Sena UBT leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Thane hindustantimes.com
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader shot dead in Thane, attackers flee indianexpress.com
