Pradeep Purnekar
Investigations indicate that Purnekar was shot with a 7.65mm firearm, which is suspected to be a country-made, and a sharp-edged weapon, believed to be a chopper, at his office in Manpada on Sept 30, according to police.
Sources said Ram provided investigators with information regarding certain suspected evidence that could be relevant to the investigation. Police said the accused have not been cooperating with the investigation and have been reluctant to disclose crucial information. Thane: The investigation into the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada division chief Pradeep Purnekar has intensified, with Thane Crime Branch focusing on recovering the weapons allegedly used in the crime and extracting crucial information from the three arrested accused. Investigators suspect that the weapons may have been kept in the car of an accused who is currently absconding. Police also questioned Purnekar’s son, Ram, till late Saturday night.