Pradeep Purnekar murder: SIT finds Mulshi video, Thane ex-mayor's husband questioned seven times

There has been a major development in the murder of Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane. Five people have been arrested so far in the case, including main accused Papya Shinde and four others. Papya Shinde and Nikhil Yadav have been sent to police custody.

Pradeep Purnekar's son, Ram Purnekar, has alleged that Meenakshi Shinde, a former Thane mayor and corporator of the Shinde faction, and her husband Rajendra Shinde conspired to have Pradeep Purnekar killed. Following these allegations, the police are reported to have summoned Rajendra Shinde for questioning seven times.

After these developments, Ram Purnekar released two videos linked to Rajendra Shinde, husband of Meenakshi Shinde, which have caused a stir. In one of them, accused Nikhil Yadav is seen firing a gun, with Rajendra Shinde standing beside him. The video that went viral is said to be from Mulshi.

The video has now reached the Special Investigation Team (SIT), according to available information. The police went to Mulshi and questioned people about the video. It is being said that this is a major link in the Purnekar murder case. On Friday, the police questioned Rajendra Shinde for the seventh time and let him go in the evening.

Questioning has also revealed that the accused bought weapons for the murder from Chor Bazaar in Mumbai for Rs 200 to Rs 300. These weapons have not been seized so far. Two other accused in the case, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, will be produced in court today. The police are investigating the case in greater depth.