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Pradeep Purnekar Murder: Shot First, Then Machete Attack; Shocking Details Emerge
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News18•30-09-2026, 11:02
Pradeep Purnekar Murder: Shot First, Then Machete Attack; Shocking Details Emerge
- •Thackeray faction leader Pradeep alias Balu Purnekar was brutally murdered on Tuesday night.
- •Attackers fired six bullets at Purnekar; seeing he was alive, they used a machete to strike his throat, neck, and chest.
- •A plot to kill Purnekar was hatched on Monday but failed due to the presence of his supporters.
- •Suspect Pappy Shinde was frequently in Purnekar's office for two days prior to the murder and was present during the attack.
- •Five accused have been identified in the case, and police have arrested two suspects.
Key Questions Answered
Pradeep alias Balu Purnekar, a Thackeray faction leader, was brutally murdered in his office when attackers fired multiple bullets at him and then attacked his throat, neck, and chest with a machete after realizing he was still alive_.
Pradeep Purnekar's family members, including his son Ram Purnekar, alleged that former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and Rajendra Shinde were behind the assassination plot, claiming they previously threatened him and held secret meetings with the attackers_.
Less than 24 hours before his murder, Pradeep Purnekar shared an Instagram reel featuring the song 'Aaram Hai Prachand' with a dialogue about playing a big game where the outcome would either be his end or a new chapter_.
