Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Family Seeks CBI Probe Into Sena-UBT Leader’s Murder
Pradeep Purnekar was a leader in the Shiv Sena-UBT party in Thane.
He was shot and stabbed on September 29.
He died in hospital while receiving emergency care.
His family wants the Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, to investigate.
They worry that local political pressure could affect the case.
On Friday, they asked two BJP leaders to help arrange a meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
His wife and son called for the harshest punishment for those responsible.
Police have arrested three people and are looking for two more.
The family of slain Shiv Sena-UBT leader Pradeep Purnekar has demanded a CBI investigation.
Relatives said they fear local political interference in the investigation in Thane.
Purnekar’s wife and son urged authorities to punish the perpetrators with the death penalty and remove suspects holding political or official posts.
The family met BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar and MLC Niranjan Davkhare on Friday and asked them to seek an urgent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Police have arrested three people and are searching for two other accused in connection with the killing.
- Who
- Pradeep Purnekar, his family, and police investigating his killing.
- What
- Purnekar’s family has demanded a CBI probe into his murder.
- When
- Purnekar was attacked on the night of September 29; his family met BJP leaders on Friday.
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra; the attack occurred within the jurisdiction of Kapurbawdi police station.
- Why
- The family fears local political interference and wants the broader conspiracy behind the attack uncovered.
- Victim
- Pradeep Purnekar, Thane division head of Sena (UBT)
- Attack
- He was shot and stabbed on the night of September 29.
- Investigation request
- The family has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.
- Family’s appeal
- His wife and son demanded capital punishment for the perpetrators and removal of suspects holding political or official posts.
- Meeting
- The family met BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar and MLC Niranjan Davkhare on Friday.
- Police action
- Three people have been arrested, and police are searching for two other accused.