Archive · 1 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- Kelkar spoke on Thursday; Purnekar was attacked on Tuesday night.
- Where
- The attack occurred within the limits of Kapurbawdi police station in Thane.
- Why
- Kelkar said rapid urban development may be encouraging anti-social elements and turf wars over contracts and dominance.
- 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