Thane Sena UBT leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead, family alleges threats, conspiracy

Mumbai, Sep 30 (UNI) Police have intensified their investigation into the killing of Shiv Sena UBT leader Pradeep alias Bala Purnekar, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Thane late Tuesday night. The Crime Branch and Kapurbawdi police are questioning several people, examining CCTV footage and analysing call records as they work to identify the attackers and establish the motive. The killing triggered protests on Ghodbunder Road, where supporters demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible. Purnekar's family, meanwhile, alleged that he had received threats before the attack and accused specific individuals of being involved in a conspiracy. Police…