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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead in Thane; son claims ex-mayor plotted murder

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Where
Mumbairesolved to locality19.055, 72.869
When
Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-29 · last update 2026-10-03
Sourcing
19 reports19 reports across 14 outlets · independence not established
How far this got
localizednamed facility unresolvedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead by masked assailants in his office in Thane, Maharashtra on September 29-30, 2026. He sustained two gunshot wounds to his chest and was stabbed with sharp weapons before being rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police arrested two suspects, including alleged shooter Nikhil Yadav, and detained others including a former aide of Purnekar. A case was registered against five persons with two suspects still absconding. Purnekar's son, Ram Purnekar, has accused former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband Rajendra of orchestrating the crime; Meenakshi Shinde has denied any involvement, accusing political rivals of seeking political advantage. A witness, Renu Prajapati, reported hearing loud thud sounds twice and observing individuals departing from Purnekar's workplace. The incident sparked tension in the area and widespread concern among local party workers and supporters. Purnekar had been involved in a political dispute with Meenakshi Shinde over cluster development and builder lobby issues.

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