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Purnekar murder case: Thane cops arrest key accused, associate from Prayagraj in UP

A local political leader, who served as a ward chief for a political party in Manpada, was killed in an attack on September 29. According to police reports, multiple rounds were fired at the victim, two of which struck him, followed by an assault with a chopper. Authorities recovered shell casings, a live cartridge, and various items during the investigation.

State

Maharashtra

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Thane Police Special Investigation Team (SIT)

Arrests

Five total arrests made in the case

Status

Key accused and an associate arrested in UP; investigation ongoing

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

A Special Investigation Team was formed by the Thane Police to probe the incident. Investigators stated that the plot was allegedly orchestrated by two individuals who arranged weapons, logistics, and the getaway vehicle. Following the attack, the perpetrators fled towards Raigad district before traveling to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

Thane police officials apprehended two suspects from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, including one who was reportedly hiding inside a temple. A lookout circular had been previously issued against one of the suspects due to concerns he might flee. These arrests brought the total number of individuals held in connection with the case to five.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the exact motive behind the murder or the specific formal charges filed against each arrested individual.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Five individuals have been arrested by the Thane Police in connection with the murder, with the latest two suspects caught in Uttar Pradesh.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A local political leader and ward chief in Manpada, Thane district.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 29The local political leader was killed in an attack involving gunfire and a chopper in Thane.

October (earlier phase of probe)A Special Investigation Team of the Thane Police arrested three initial suspects and recovered a pistol, a mobile phone, and the getaway vehicle.

Friday (October, prior to report)Two more suspects were apprehended by a Thane Police team from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The accused allegedly planned the murder plot and arranged weapons and logistics, including the escape vehicle.
The primary assailant wore a helmet during the execution of the crime and arrived at the scene with an associate.
The attackers fired half a dozen rounds and subsequently assaulted the victim with a chopper.
Following the attack, the perpetrators escaped toward Raigad district before traveling approximately 1,500 kilometers north to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

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