PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaFive Arrested in Pradeep Purnekar Murder; Meenakshi Shinde Resigns
In Thane, Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader and former mayor Meenakshi Shinde resigned as district women's chief following police questioning in the murder case of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Purnekar was killed on September 29. Five suspects have been arrested, but the motive remains unclear. Opposition and victim's family accused Shinde and her husband, which they denied. Protests occurred in Thane.
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