Thane police investigate Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary’s killing; two suspects reportedly detained

Pradeep Purnekar died after an attack on September 29. Police are examining CCTV footage and the motive remains under investigation.

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29 September 2026 · 1 min read

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Pradeep Purnekar died after an attack on September 29. Police are examining CCTV footage and the motive remains under investigation.

Event / development: 29 Sept 2026
Location: Maharashtra

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Pradeep Purnekar, a local division head of Shiv Sena (UBT), died after an attack in Thane on the night of September 29. A PTI report published by NDTV on September 30 said police confirmed he had been shot and assaulted, then died during hospital treatment.

The attack took place in the Manpada area within Kapurbawdi police station limits. Moneycontrol’s September 30 report said investigators secured the scene, collected forensic evidence and examined CCTV footage from nearby roads. Police also established checkpoints while searching for those involved.

In a September 30 morning update, Mirror Now cited Deputy Commissioner of Police Prashant Kadam as saying two suspects had been taken into custody. TV9 Marathi also reported two detentions. The reports do not establish a court finding against either person; further suspects were being sought.

The police account carried by PTI said the motive was still unknown. Party leaders sought prompt arrests and an investigation. The reviewed accounts do not establish who planned the attack or a proven political motive. Detention figures and the legal status of those held remain subject to further official clarification.