Thane: Congress Chief Harshwardhan Sapkal Demands HC-Monitored SIT Probe Into Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Pradeep Purnekar's Murder

In Thane, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshwardhan Sapkal visited the site of the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar today. During his visit, Sapkal expressed his condolences to Purnekar's family and criticized the current Special Investigation Team (SIT) as a mere "eyewash." He demanded that the investigation be transferred to a new SIT under the supervision of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from outside Thane, with direct oversight from the Bombay High Court.

Sapkal emphasized that the probe should focus on uncovering the influential political or criminal forces behind the murder, rather than merely investigating lower-level operatives. He alleged that the investigation has been compromised since the filing of the First Information Report (FIR), stating that the police have ignored crucial evidence and suspect names provided by Purnekar's family.

Sapkal also pointed out that the victims' family and citizens of Thane do not trust an SIT composed of local police officials. He highlighted that Purnekar had reported threats to his life before the incident, a detail that the current investigators allegedly overlooked. Sapkal reaffirmed the Congress party's support for the family and expressed their commitment to fight for justice.