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Eknath Shinde breaks silence on Pradeep Purnekar murder case
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News18•13-10-2026, 12:31
Eknath Shinde breaks silence on Pradeep Purnekar murder case
- •Thackeray faction division chief Pradeep Purnekar was shot and stabbed to death inside his own office in Thane on September 29, 2026.
- •Purnekar's family alleged political conspiracy behind the murder and accused former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband.
- •Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that he immediately called the Thane Police Commissioner after the incident and ordered strict action.
- •Shinde assured that the police investigated the case on a war footing, arrested the accused, and the Purnekar family will receive justice.
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Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde described the murder of Thackeray faction division chief Pradeep Purnekar as an extremely unfortunate and tragic incident. He stated that the accused will not be shielded under any circumstances and assured that the government is committed to ensuring justice for the Purnekar family.
Shinde stated that immediately after learning of the incident, he called the Thane Police Commissioner. He issued clear directives to take immediate and strict action against the culprits and apprehend them on a war footing.
Purnekar's family accused former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde, who is considered close to Eknath Shinde, and her husband of being the masterminds behind the political dispute-related murder.
