Ex-Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde questioned for seven hours in Pradeep Purnekar murder case

The murder of Pradeep Purnekar has heated up the political climate in Thane. Purnekar was the Manpada divisional head of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction. Police have so far arrested five people in the case.

In the same investigation, police questioned former mayor Meenakshi Shinde for about seven hours. Meanwhile, the Purnekar family and workers of the Thackeray faction staged a sit-in outside Naupada police station, demanding the arrest of Rajendra Shinde.

After the questioning ended, Meenakshi Shinde spoke to the media. She said her position had been the same since the first day. She also said she had appeared for questioning when police summoned her and was cooperating with the investigation.

She also responded to the matter of photographs of some local residents with her. She said it was natural for people living in the same area to know one another. Asked about the gun, she said such guns were used in villages to scare away birds. She added that, as the investigation was under way, it was not appropriate to speak on everything before the media.

The family of the late Pradeep Purnekar has demanded action against Rajendra Shinde and Meenakshi Shinde. Making serious allegations against Rajendra Shinde, the family has warned that it will not leave the police station until he is arrested.

According to the information provided, police detained Ram Purnekar as preparations for a protest led by him were under way. The Purnekar family and office-bearers of the Thackeray faction then gathered outside Naupada police station.

Pradeep Purnekar's wife, Vijeta Purnekar, expressed displeasure over the police's role. She alleged that her family was being treated like accused persons. She also asked why the people concerned were not being arrested.

Police have arrested five people in the case and the investigation is continuing. All eyes are now on what the investigation reveals and what action the police take.