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Horrifying Details Emerge in Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case with Brutal Chopper Attack
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News18•08-10-2026, 17:31
Horrifying Details Emerge in Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case with Brutal Chopper Attack
- •Shocking revelations were made in court by the lawyer representing the Purnekar family regarding the brutal murder.
- •Attackers checked if Pradeep Purnekar was still alive after shooting him, and upon realizing he was, they continuously stabbed him with choppers.
- •The court remanded accused Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar in police custody until October 13.
- •Police recovered the country-made pistol and a mobile phone from Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Raigad district.
- •Authorities suspect more than five attackers were involved and are investigating calls from a mysterious number.
Key Questions Answered
During the court hearing, advocate Sameer Hatle revealed that attackers fired six bullets, of which two hit Pradeep Purnekar, and that the suspects verified if he was still alive before launching a brutal, non-stop chopper attack. The court extended the police custody of accused Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar until October 13.
The police recovered the country-made pistol used in the murder and accused Nikhil Yadav's mobile phone from the Karnala Bird Sanctuary located in Raigad district.
The Thane court granted police custody for accused Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar until October 13 following arguments presented by the family's lawyer.
