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Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case: 5 Crore Supari Suspected As Accused Arrested
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News18•10-10-2026, 16:53
Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case: 5 Crore Supari Suspected As Accused Arrested
- •Thane Crime Branch arrested main accused Santosh alias Talli and his accomplice Amit Singh from Prayagraj in connection with the brutal murder of Shiv Sena Thackeray faction leader Pradeep Purnekar.
- •With all five accused now in custody, strong speculations suggest major revelations will emerge regarding a 5-crore rupee contract (supari) behind the murder.
- •Accused Amit Singh originally hails from Uttar Pradesh and worked as an auto-rickshaw driver in Mira-Bhayandar, indicating a highly planned and professional conspiracy.
- •The accused switched off their phones and fled to UP, prompting Thane police teams to camp in Prayagraj for six days to nab them.
- •Police have seized the Alto car used in the crime and are investigating the local support and mastermind behind the gruesome assassination.
Key Questions Answered
The Thane Crime Branch arrested the main accused, Santosh alias Talli, and his accomplice, Amit Singh, from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.
Amit Singh is originally from Uttar Pradesh and was working as an auto-rickshaw driver in the Mira-Bhayandar area before getting involved in the murder conspiracy.
The Alto car used in the crime was seized by authorities from the MGM Hospital area in Navi Mumbai.
