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Shiv Sena (UBT) Murder Case: Purnekar's Son Alleges Blocked Meeting
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:43 AM
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The son of a murdered Shiv Sena (UBT) member has alleged that authorities attempted to prevent him from meeting the Maharashtra Chief Minister regarding his father's murder case.
A new development has emerged in the ongoing murder case involving a member of the Shiv Sena (UBT). The son of the deceased, identified as Purnekar, has raised serious concerns regarding the handling of the case by state authorities.
In a recent statement, Purnekar's son alleged that there was an explicit attempt to block his scheduled meeting with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He claims that despite his efforts to seek a direct audience to discuss the circumstances of his father's killing, administrative hurdles were created to prevent the encounter.
The family has expressed frustration over what they perceive as a lack of transparency and urgency in the investigation. By alleging an attempt to obstruct their access to the state's highest executive, the family is highlighting their demand for a swift and impartial inquiry into the murder.
This allegation adds a layer of political sensitivity to the criminal case, as it involves a prominent regional party and the state's top leadership. The incident underscores the tensions surrounding the handling of high-profile political murders in the state.
In a recent statement, Purnekar's son alleged that there was an explicit attempt to block his scheduled meeting with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He claims that despite his efforts to seek a direct audience to discuss the circumstances of his father's killing, administrative hurdles were created to prevent the encounter.
The family has expressed frustration over what they perceive as a lack of transparency and urgency in the investigation. By alleging an attempt to obstruct their access to the state's highest executive, the family is highlighting their demand for a swift and impartial inquiry into the murder.
This allegation adds a layer of political sensitivity to the criminal case, as it involves a prominent regional party and the state's top leadership. The incident underscores the tensions surrounding the handling of high-profile political murders in the state.