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Pradeep Purnekar Murder: Secret Meeting Footage and Major Evidence Acquired by Police
- •Shocking revelations in the Pradeep Purnekar murder case indicate the killers held a secret meeting prior to the crime, with CCTV footage now in police custody.
- •Main accused Santosh Kanojiya, Amit Singh, and accomplice Pappya Shinde were produced in Thane court and remanded to police custody.
- •Investigators have found that the attackers received substantial financial backing to execute the murder.
- •Weapons including 1 pistol and 3 choppers, along with clothes and mobile phones used in the crime, are yet to be recovered by the police.
Key Questions Answered
The Thane court remanded accomplice Pappya Shinde to one day of police custody, while the main accused Santosh Kanojiya and Amit Singh were remanded to police custody until October 19, 2026, following their arrest in Prayagraj.
Police have obtained CCTV footage showing that the killers held a secret meeting prior to the murder to execute a foolproof, meticulous plan. Investigation indicates the attackers received substantial financial backing to carry out the crime.
During the court hearing, lawyer Sameer Hatle raised questions noting that police have yet to uncover the exact motive behind the murder. Furthermore, the lawyer pointed out that the arrested suspects are not cooperating with the police interrogation and that the real mastermind remains hidden behind the scenes.
