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Pappya Shinde's Shocking Criminal Past Revealed in Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case
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News18•30-09-2026, 21:44
Pappya Shinde's Shocking Criminal Past Revealed in Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case
- •Pappya Shinde, a friend of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) divisional chief Pradeep alias Balu Purnekar, arrested in connection with his murder.
- •Shinde was present at the office during the murder and later while taking Pradeep to the hospital, involved in the conspiracy.
- •Pappya Shinde is a notorious criminal with 8 to 9 cases of assault and other serious offenses since 2004, and was externed in 2014.
- •After a 6-month rift post Thane Municipal Corporation elections, Shinde reconciled with Purnekar just 15 days before the murder.
- •On the day of the incident, Shinde was in Purnekar's office, signaling assailants and orchestrating the shooting.
Key Questions Answered
Pappya Shinde, an old friend of Pradeep Purnekar, was arrested by the Kapurbawadi police for orchestrating the murder conspiracy.
Pappya Shinde is a notorious criminal with 8 to 9 cases of assault and serious offenses registered against him since 2004, and he was even externed in 2014 due to his criminal tendencies.
Pappya Shinde reconciled with Pradeep 15 days before the incident, sat in his office on the night of the attack chatting as a friend, and signaled the assailants to carry out the shooting before accompanying the victim to the hospital to hide his involvement.
