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Thane MLA Links Redevelopment Boom to Rising Crime, Seeks Probe
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar says crime is increasing in Thane.
He connects this rise to large redevelopment and construction projects.
He says these projects may create fights over contracts and control.
His comments came after Pradeep Purnekar was killed.
Purnekar was shot and stabbed on Tuesday night.
He died while receiving emergency treatment at a private hospital.
Kelkar wants police to investigate the killing carefully.
Police have registered a case against five people.
The case involves the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act.
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar linked Thane’s rising crime to real estate growth driven by redevelopment and cluster projects.
Kelkar’s comments followed the shooting and stabbing death of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar.
He warned that rapid infrastructure and urban development could encourage anti-social elements.
Kelkar said large redevelopment projects could produce turf wars over contracts and influence.
Police registered a case against five people under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.
- Who
- BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar discussed the issue; Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was killed.
- What
- Kelkar linked rising crime in Thane to redevelopment and cluster development projects and called for a thorough investigation into Purnekar’s murder.
- Where
- The attack occurred within the limits of Kapurbawdi police station in Thane.
- When
- Kelkar spoke on Thursday; Purnekar was attacked on Tuesday night.
- Why
- Kelkar said rapid urban development may be encouraging anti-social elements and turf wars over contracts and dominance.
Key facts
- Speaker
- BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar
- City
- Thane
- Incident
- Murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar
- Attack method
- Purnekar was shot and stabbed
- Police action
- A case was registered against five people
- Laws cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act
- Suspected pressure point
- Competition over redevelopment contracts and dominance
Quotes
Sanjay Kelkar
BJP MLA from Thane who commented on crime and urban development
“Thane is a city with a rich cultural, socially conscious, and historical background. A murder occurring in such a city is extremely enraging. If this act stems from political rivalry or personal feuds, an in-depth investigation is imperative. Public perception must not be created that any information is being hidden or suppressed.”
rediff.com
“Large-scale urban renewal and cluster development initiatives across Thane could trigger severe turf wars over contract awards and dominance.”
rediff.com
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