Shiv Sena UBT Leader Pradeep Purnekar Shot Dead in Thane
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar died after being shot twice and physically assaulted by unidentified assailants in Thane on September 29, 2026. The attack occurred around 9 p.m. near Kapurbawdi police station jurisdiction. Purnekar, the Thane vibhag pramukh of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, was rushed to Infinity Hospital where he succumbed to injuries. Police have set up nakabandi at major exits and are reviewing CCTV footage to trace suspects. The motive remains unknown, with authorities probing political rivalry and personal enmity angles. Senior party leaders have demanded swift arrests and a thorough investigation.
Why it matters
The killing of a senior Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary has heightened political tensions in Maharashtra and raised concerns about targeted violence against party workers. It underscores security vulnerabilities for local leaders amid ongoing factional rivalries within the Shiv Sena.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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