Shiv Sena UBT leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Thane
According to police, the incident took place around 9:30 pm in front of Pradeep Purnekar’s office, where unidentified attackers allegedly opened fire at him
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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