Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Thane Court Extends Pappya Shinde’s Custody in Purnekar Murder
A court in Thane ordered that Pappya Shinde remain in police custody until October 12.
He is accused in the killing of Pradeep Purnekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader.
Police say Shinde helped pay for and plan the alleged crime.
They also say he arranged weapons and other support.
Investigators told the court he gave new SIM cards and phone numbers to alleged accomplices.
Police say this helped them communicate discreetly.
The investigation is continuing.
Officers are also examining whether the alleged killing had wider political or personal motives.
A Thane court extended prime accused Satish alias Pappya Shinde’s police custody until October 12.
Police allege Shinde financed and organized the conspiracy to kill Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar.
Investigators told the court that Shinde arranged weapons and logistical support for the alleged crime.
Police say Shinde gave new SIM cards and mobile numbers to alleged accomplices to coordinate discreetly.
The special investigation team is probing the alleged conspiracy and possible wider political or personal motives.
- Who
- Prime accused Satish alias Pappya Shinde; the victim was Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar.
- What
- A court extended Shinde’s police custody in the murder case until October 12.
- When
- October 9, 2026; custody was extended until October 12.
- Where
- Thane, India.
- Why
- Police requested continued custody as they investigate allegations that Shinde financed and organized the killing.
- Court
- Thane court
- Accused
- Satish alias Pappya Shinde
- Victim
- Pradeep Purnekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
- Custody extended until
- October 12, 2026
- Police allegations
- Shinde financed and organized the conspiracy and arranged weapons and logistical support.
- Communications allegation
- Investigators say Shinde supplied new SIM cards and mobile numbers to alleged accomplices.
- Investigation
- The special investigation team is examining the conspiracy and possible wider political or personal motives.