{
  "id": 16300416,
  "title": "Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case: Pistols Used In Attack Bought From UP For ₹15,000 Each, Choppers Sourced In Mumbai's Black Market, States Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/pradeep-purnekar-murder-case-pistols-used-in-attack-bought-from-up",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:52:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/pradeep-purnekar-murder-case-pistols-used-in-attack-bought-from-up-for-15000-each-choppers-sourced-in-mumbais-black-market-states-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai police are investigating the murder of former Shiv Sena leader Pradeep Purnekar, who was allegedly attacked inside his office in Thane on September 29. According to reports, two country-made pistols used in the attack were purchased from Uttar Pradesh for Rs 15,000 each, while the choppers were procured from a market in Mumbai. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues to probe the case, seizing two pistols, two choppers, a mobile phone, and a four-wheeler allegedly linked to the attack. Purnekar's family has accused former mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband, Rajendra, of being the main conspirators, but these allegations are still under investigation. Rajendra Shinde has been questioned seven times, with his most recent interrogation lasting six hours. Authorities are also examining a video allegedly showing Rajendra and accused Nikhil Yadav undergoing gun-handling training, which was presented at a press conference by Purnekar's son, Ram. The SIT is expected to visit Mulshi, Pune district, to gather information related to the purported training video.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Investigators probing the murder of former corporator and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar have reportedly found that two country-made pistols allegedly used in the attack were purchased from Uttar Pradesh for Rs 15,000 each, while choppers were procured from a market in Mumbai. The development comes as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues its investigation into the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pradeep Purnekar murdered in Thane office on September 29",
    "Two country-made pistols bought from UP for ₹15,000 each",
    "Choppers sourced from Mumbai's black market"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The procurement of illicit weapons from different states highlights the sophisticated logistical networks used by conspirators to execute targeted political violence within the region.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}