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Pradeep Purnekar Case: Thane Leader Interrogated By Police Amid Political Stir
- •A major development has occurred in the Pradeep Purnekar murder case as Rajendra Shinde alias Raja Shinde, husband of former corporator Minakshi Shinde, is being interrogated by the Thane Anti-Extortion Cell.
- •A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by SIT Chief Amarsinh Jadhav and Anti-Extortion Cell Chief Shailesh Salvi is conducting a thorough investigation into the high-profile case.
- •The Purnekar family had previously alleged close ties between Raja Shinde and the main accused, accusing him of being the mastermind behind the murder.
- •Preliminary reports suggest the premeditated murder was motivated by a proposed cluster development scheme and political rivalry.
- •The victim's son, Ram Purnekar, has raised doubts, claiming that the accused arrested by police and the fifth killer seen in CCTV footage wearing a helmet are different individuals.
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Rajendra Shinde alias Raja Shinde, the husband of former corporator Minakshi Shinde, was summoned for interrogation by the Thane Anti-Extortion Cell because the victim's family accused him of being the mastermind behind Pradeep Purnekar's murder due to political rivalry and a proposed cluster development scheme.
Thane police's Special Investigation Team detained Santosh Kanojiya alias Talli and Amit Singh from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for their involvement in the Pradeep Purnekar murder case.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the murder was tragic and heartbreaking, emphasizing that the government is committed to justice and that the culprits will not be shielded under any circumstances. He also noted that he immediately called the Thane Police Commissioner after the incident to order strict and prompt action against the guilty.
