India News | Shiv Sena UBT Leader Pradeep Purnekar Shot Dead Outside Office in Thane, Probe on

Thane (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants in the Manpada-Ganesh Nagar area of Thane late on Tuesday night. 

According to police, the incident took place around 9:30 pm in front of Purnekar’s office, where unidentified attackers allegedly opened fire at him before fleeing from the spot. 

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Purnekar sustained two gunshot wounds to his chest and succumbed to his injuries, officials said. His body is being sent to JJ Hospital in Mumbai for post-mortem examination. 

Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify the accused.

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The party workers and local residents gathered in the area following the shooting.

Security has been heightened in the area, with additional police teams and personnel from the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) deployed. 

Police are examining available evidence and gathering information to establish the motive behind the attack. 

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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